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GringoEJS 07-29-2009 06:42 PM

What size are the ignition switch screws?
 
I am replacing my ignition switch, and there is some sort of wax covering the screws. I wonder if someone can tell me what kind of screws they are- torx, flat, or phillips? Thanks in advance...

Lil bastard 07-29-2009 08:11 PM

It's just paint covering the screws used to lock them in place. Using a small screwdriver, you can clean the paint out of the screw slots to loosen the screws - just regular slotted machine screws. You do not need to remove them - they will loosen sufficiently to remove and replace the switch. Then re-tighten. There really ins't a need to repaint them, but if you want to, you can really use any paint - just a dab. You could also probably just use white-out, or even carpenters glue.

The screws are not listed in the PET as replacement parts, but check with a dealer and maybe they can set you up if you need to replace them.

:cheers:

GringoEJS 07-29-2009 09:14 PM

Thanks for the quick response, Lil bastard! I didn't know that was just paint. Using a tiny flat head my switch was swapped in 10 minutes.


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