Ignition Switch Removal

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#1 Ignition Switch Removal

Post by Stevegtx » Tue Jun 23, 2026 3:41 pm

Can anyone tell me how to remove the key barrel from a 1969 Series 2 T type?

Dr Google tells me there is a small hole in the casing and if you insert a pin, with the key turned to Aux, the lock pulls out but I can't see a hole.


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#2 Re: Ignition Switch Removal

Post by Gfhug » Tue Jun 23, 2026 8:37 pm

iirc there is a small screw holding the electric switch at the back of the steering lock. When the switch is removed you can then take the ignition switch. As I said iirc.
If that doesn’t help I can try to get at my own switch. Good luck, Geoff
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#3 Re: Ignition Switch Removal

Post by mgcjag » Tue Jun 23, 2026 9:11 pm

Have a look here and follow to the link I posted...Steve viewtopic.php?f=3&t=21572&p=174388&hili ... ch#p174388
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#4 Re: Ignition Switch Removal

Post by Stevegtx » Wed Jun 24, 2026 5:38 am

Gfhug wrote:
Tue Jun 23, 2026 8:37 pm
iirc there is a small screw holding the electric switch at the back of the steering lock. When the switch is removed you can then take the ignition switch. As I said iirc.
If that doesn’t help I can try to get at my own switch. Good luck, Geoff
Thank you for your reply but I want to remove the key barrel not the switch. I have already removed the switch. Probably should have put the correct information in the subject title! Rookie error!

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#5 Re: Ignition Switch Removal

Post by Gfhug » Wed Jun 24, 2026 7:21 am

Ok, maybe I used the wrong words, but iirc, when you’ve removed the switch you can gain access to the key barrel. As shown on Steve’s link above

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