Ignition switch

[Doug&Deb]

I’m sure this has been covered before but. How do you remove the ignition switch from the dash of a 52 Coronet? I need to check the wiring connections and with my back problems getting under the dash isn’t happening.

[9 foot box]

   There should be a notch in the bottom of the dash, under the key switch. It gives you access to a screw that holds the switch in place. Remove the screw and the switch can come out the back. That’s how mine are.

[Doug&Deb]

Thanks. Does the tumbler assembly need to come out first?

[Plymouthy Adams]

the barrel and key assembly slips into the switch housing and is independent of the electrical section/functions.  IF your key works smoothly there is no need to remove the key and barrel.

[Doug&Deb]

Thanks. I’m checking wire connections first then I’ll decide if I need to remove the tumbler assembly.

[Sniper]

Probably wouldn't hurt to put some lock specific lube in the tumbler assembly.

[Doug&Deb]

Good idea. Will do.

[Doug&Deb]

My ignition switch is directly above the ashtray. Even though it slides out the assembly that it slides on is in the way. I’ll have to investigate further. If anyone has a 51 or 52 Coronet I can sure use the help.

[58prostreet]

Believe it or not the ignition switch fell out of the dash in my my 52 Wayfarer a couple of days ago. I'm 77 years old and too stiff to lay upside down and try to tighten it up . So, I pulled the front seat out and laid up under the dash and tighten the set screw. It is still hard to reach, but a whole lot easier with seat pushed out the right door. It only took about 20 minutes to remove seat. Push seat all way forward and 8 bolts and trim removal makes it quick and easy.

good luck

Bob

P.S. It's also a good time to clean up some of the crap that accumulates under there.