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vet57air · 01-11-2021, 03:42 PM

Have a new American auto wire ignition switch that I installed a new tumbler that has a key for doors, glove box and ignition. Key will turn to on and start but will not go back to accessory. Can turn tumbler also without key. Did I install incorrectly? Without getting it back to accessory I cannot get tumbler out. Is it a throwaway?

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 01-11-2021, 06:05 PM

The replacement switches are junk. I had one that you could turn on with anything. Any key, screwdriver, or coin. You could also pull the key out in any position.
I took it back & they started bringing out more of them & trying them. They were all like that. You probably need to find a nos Delco.
George

**The Rocknrod** · 01-11-2021, 06:16 PM

What did AAW tell you?

vet57air · 01-11-2021, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What did AAW tell you?

They told me that likely the tumbler I used (bought it as a set to do doors and ignition) was machined weird. Said that if I used their tumbler even if it was installed 180 degrees out it would turn into place. The fact that I cannot get this unit to go back into accessory it is junk.

**PGSigns** · 01-11-2021, 09:24 PM

The switches AAW uses are pretty good. Now the new tumbler sets have been iffy that I have used. Sending an original set to locdoc or to any good locksmith to be matched will be much better.
Jimmy

01-11-2021, 03:42 PM	#1
vet57air Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 206	New Igntion switch Have a new American auto wire ignition switch that I installed a new tumbler that has a key for doors, glove box and ignition. Key will turn to on and start but will not go back to accessory. Can turn tumbler also without key. Did I install incorrectly? Without getting it back to accessory I cannot get tumbler out. Is it a throwaway?

01-11-2021, 06:05 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,190	Re: New Igntion switch The replacement switches are junk. I had one that you could turn on with anything. Any key, screwdriver, or coin. You could also pull the key out in any position. I took it back & they started bringing out more of them & trying them. They were all like that. You probably need to find a nos Delco. George

01-11-2021, 06:16 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New Igntion switch What did AAW tell you? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-11-2021, 09:24 PM	#5
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: New Igntion switch The switches AAW uses are pretty good. Now the new tumbler sets have been iffy that I have used. Sending an original set to locdoc or to any good locksmith to be matched will be much better. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

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