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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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Exclamation PLEASE HELP! Ignition switch out, won't go back!!

Installing my garage door opener, almost done, but I can't get the ignition switch back in??? What am I doing wrong here?? Seems like it goes, but never drops in the last little bit and engages the key lock body to the stem again. It will turn and click, but nothing happens, no lights, bars locked.............?????????


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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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I don't have an ignition like yours, but maybe this may help . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QBH1SFyzo

 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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Screwdriver to realign tumblers works if you don't have the tool or don't make the tool depicted
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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THANK YOU TO EVERY ONE FOR THE HELP!!!!!!!

I was starting to panic a little! I got it all back together, garage door opener installed on ACC Switch on the fairing and everything works GREAT!

I love this forum!! Perfect example of why I joined as a member. This one save alone is well worth every cent I gave and then tons more..........
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by W0ace
I love this forum!! Perfect example of why I joined as a member. This one save alone is well worth every cent I gave and then tons more..........
I still don't see the connection between the people who give the good advice and the people who are getting paid for it...but maybe if I turn my head and squint....
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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I still don't see the connection between the people who give the good advice and the people who are getting paid for it...but maybe if I turn my head and squint....
Someone has to pay the bill for all the space, the mods time, and all the up keep. We have a VERY small website at work, and it keeps two IT guys busy all the time! This site rocks, and I am very happy to have it, and will do what I can to help keep it going. I get more from it than I give in return I think, but I try to help out when and where I can....
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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That dude always makes it look like childs play. I've been in that "sweat" mode a few times.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Been there, done that. Only my Bride was there to read the instructions and she figured it out. Talk about feeling like a complete tool. I will never forget it, cause she wont let me. Glad it worked out.
 
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Been there, done that. Only my Bride was there to read the instructions and she figured it out. Talk about feeling like a complete tool. I will never forget it, cause she wont let me. Glad it worked out.
LOL, that's the great thing about a keeper wife! We get to pretend to be smart and they pretend to agree with us - and they laugh at us in private.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Good video, the dealer was telling me you had to have a special tool and the service dept should do it. I believed him, next time I do it.
 
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