1977 chevreolet silverado 1500 Trying to remove ignition switch its stuck removed steering wheel and the blinker stuff ect. but the thing will NOT come out Any help thanks!!!

if your bulbs are fine check connections at base of steering column it would be unusual for the switch to be bad this is a multifubction switch it controls not only turns but wipers bright dim controls washers ect if it is bad you'll need to disarm the air bag remove steering wheel remove access panel under steering wheel remove possibly remove pressure plate under the steering wheel if torq bolts aren't visible there will be three unbolt harness at block connector it bolts together remove two flat connectors for block connector rought wires through column then repeat process on reassembly

I just had that same problem on a silverado. Yes, you have to replace the switch. Autozone has a tool you can use to remove the steering wheel. If you are not mechanically inclinced you can still do this. Removing the steering wheel sounds scary, or at least it did to me, but it wasnt bad at all.

Remove the horn button, nut the pull the wheel off with a puller.Remove the lock plate retaining spring using a Lock plate press. Remove the directional switch screws (3).. Lift that switch out of the way to remove the ignition lock screww
Pull out ign Lock Cylinder

Reverse this procedure to install

no the multifunction switch should come out without removing the steering wheel

key switch,remove center cap and pull steering wheel off with wheel puller.disconect horn,blinkers assembly.push pin remove ignition. ignition switch, remove panel under dash un bolt steering colum lower to seat un screw ignition from top steering colum un hook rod,un plug harnees put new one on put back together

The problem is your ignition switch.It is located in the steering column.You have to remove the column covers to gain access to the switch.You don`t have to remove the steering wheel but some do to get better access.Buy the switch first so you know what it looks like and you know what to look for.After removal of the switch make sure that the plastic gears on the new switch line up the same as the old one.Also make sure that the shifter is in park before removing the switch.You should also disconnect the battery and wait a 1/2 hr.before you start.Be careful because the horn ring is going to make contact with the switch.You also have to be aware of static electricity because of the air bag inflator module on the steering wheel.Hope this helps.Good luck.

Pop the center out of the wheel, disconnect the horn. Remove the big nut. Use steering wheel puller to remove wheel.

DC horn wiring again, remove plastic cover. Depress lock plate and remove circlip. DO NOT LOOSE. remove lock plate. some have a small 3/16 allen screw holding key tumbler in others have a flat spring to depress.

If the actual switch (not lock cyl) is bad you will have to lower the colum from the dash Remove screws (4) holding te plastic piece under the colum2 bolts it will swing down and allow access to the ignition Sw, top side of the colum.

The procedure to remove the ignition switch is

1. Start by disconnecting you negative battery cable.
2. Wait at least 1 minute to disable your airbag system.
3. Remove the airbag from the steering wheel, it's retained by a couple bolts on the back of the steering wheel.
4. Disconnect the wires to it, and set it aside.
5. Remove the clip that is above the lock nut for the steering wheel, then remove the lock nut.
6. You need a steering wheel puller to pull the steering wheel off. After you remove the steering wheel, you should have access to the turn signal switch.

Step1 Disconnect the negative battery cable from the terminal on the battery. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers by unscrewing or unclipping them. Step2 Remove the steering wheel by lifting off the center cover, disconnecting the horn wire and removing the retaining nut and washer. Make a mark on the steering wheel spline and the wheel itself so you can line it back up precisely. Pull the steering wheel straight back to remove from the shaft. Step3 Take off windshield wiper and turn signal switches by pulling them off as you did the steering wheel and disconnect the wiring. Slide the spacer sleeve off of the steering column. Step4 Unscrew the ignition switch mounting screws. Pull out the ignition switch. Disconnect the wiring connector from back of the ignition switch. Simply loosen the tabs and pull it out. Step5 Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the ignition switch to the locked position. Depress the retaining pin with a small screwdriver and turn the key to the Off position to free the cylinder. Once it is free, turn the key to lock position and remove the key and key cylinder. Step6 Install your old key cylinder into the new ignition switch assembly. Make sure the contacts in the cylinder and assembly line up. Reattach wiring to ignition switch, slide it into place, screw in mounting screws and reassemble steering wheel and switches.

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