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Old 02-12-2018, 11:07 PM   #5
Gregski
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Re: No key in ignition switch - should turn signals still work?

so in order to fix my problem, luckily I had two ignition switches, the one that came with my truck was Made In The USA but I had no key for it so originally it went on the shelf, the generic one had a key so I used it, but it was totally worn out, it got me by for a while, until I decided to fix the turn signal issue and the draining of the battery ...

your advise led me to take the USA switch to the local locksmith and for $34 bucks had it rekeyed to match the door locks, since I learned that the 67-72 trucks only had one key for both - and I like that so BONUS!

Now my USA ignition switch works like a Champ, I can turn it to the left into the Auxilary position and it won't come out in any position but the Off spot, so good so far

I also tested my turn signals now and they no longer come on without the key in the ignition

I thank you all very much for reading and your help.

Generic Switch on the left, USA one on the Right
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