ignition switch on 1988 camry
budda-44
09-07-2005, 10:16 PM
Can anyone tell me how to change the ignition switch (thing key goes in) on a 1988 Camry. I have taken the plastic coverings off the steering column but cannot find a way to remove the switch. There is nothing to push to release the switch as is shown in some service manuals. Thanks for any help you could give.
JOET/CAMRY
09-10-2005, 10:21 PM
Can anyone tell me how to change the ignition switch (thing key goes in) on a 1988 Camry. I have taken the plastic coverings off the steering column but cannot find a way to remove the switch. There is nothing to push to release the switch as is shown in some service manuals. Thanks for any help you could give.
Hello budda-44, the part your trying to replace is not called the ignition switch. :nono: it is called a lock cylinder. in my haynes manual for 1983 - 1991 camrys THE PROCEDURE FOR LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL IS #1 to remove the plastic cover over the steering colum #2 put the key in and turn it to accessory position #3 insert a pin/paper clip in the hole in the casting #4 pull the lock cylinder straight out and remove it from the steering column.
installation is the reverse of removal. :smokin: hope this helps.
good luck fixing your car.
JOET/CAMRY
Hello budda-44, the part your trying to replace is not called the ignition switch. :nono: it is called a lock cylinder. in my haynes manual for 1983 - 1991 camrys THE PROCEDURE FOR LOCK CYLINDER REMOVAL IS #1 to remove the plastic cover over the steering colum #2 put the key in and turn it to accessory position #3 insert a pin/paper clip in the hole in the casting #4 pull the lock cylinder straight out and remove it from the steering column.
installation is the reverse of removal. :smokin: hope this helps.
good luck fixing your car.
JOET/CAMRY
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