I Screwed Up - BIGTIME! HELP?
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From: Roswell, GA
The bike with the lock problem is a 2004 Road Glide. The posts with the video clip on ignition removal, referring to tumblers, tools to align tumblers, etc. are relevant for 2006 and newer Glides. The 2005 and older Glides don't have the same type of ignition switch as the 2006 and newer models.
BP, do you have access to a 2004 HD Service Manual? I ask because Section 8.18 includes a section on removing the ignition **** on HDI (International models) and has an exploded view of the ignition switch assembly.
Comparing that picture with the picture of the Domestic ignition swith **** at page 121 shows the switch ***** are different. However, the text for both domestic and International models for ignition switch **** removal are exactly the same: turn the ignition **** to UNLOCK, insert key, turn **** to ACCESS, depress the release button on the bottom left of the **** with a small screwdriver while turning the key courterclockwise 60*. Lift and remove ****.
Since the directions are the same, your problem is (probably) the spring prevents the **** from being pushed down enough to move the **** to the ACCESS position. So, either press down harder to compress the spring enough for the **** to move to the ACCESS position, or use a hooked pick tool or something similar to pull out some of the spring from under the **** to allow you to eventually move the **** to the ACCESS position so you can press the release and rotate the key.
You may also want to find out the cost of a replacement "switch position plate" that's under the **** 'cause you may need to break it out of there in order to get to the spring.
Sorry to hear of your troubles; hope you find a solution soon.
BP, do you have access to a 2004 HD Service Manual? I ask because Section 8.18 includes a section on removing the ignition **** on HDI (International models) and has an exploded view of the ignition switch assembly.
Comparing that picture with the picture of the Domestic ignition swith **** at page 121 shows the switch ***** are different. However, the text for both domestic and International models for ignition switch **** removal are exactly the same: turn the ignition **** to UNLOCK, insert key, turn **** to ACCESS, depress the release button on the bottom left of the **** with a small screwdriver while turning the key courterclockwise 60*. Lift and remove ****.
Since the directions are the same, your problem is (probably) the spring prevents the **** from being pushed down enough to move the **** to the ACCESS position. So, either press down harder to compress the spring enough for the **** to move to the ACCESS position, or use a hooked pick tool or something similar to pull out some of the spring from under the **** to allow you to eventually move the **** to the ACCESS position so you can press the release and rotate the key.
You may also want to find out the cost of a replacement "switch position plate" that's under the **** 'cause you may need to break it out of there in order to get to the spring.
Sorry to hear of your troubles; hope you find a solution soon.
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