Ignition Switch - Land Rovers Only

Bernard Thompson · 03-05-2008, 12:46 PM

1990 Classic Rover

Having a bit of a problem with my ignition switch.
It seams I might of broken the tip of the key in the switch.
I can not turn the switch with the key although I can not see any thing in there.
WD-40 does not help.
I have the covers off but having a hard time with the shear bolts.
What size are the heads?
Any ideals?

Thanks,
bernie

Paul Grant · 03-05-2008, 01:30 PM

Whenever I remove an ignition switch assembly I always use a Dremel to cut a slot in the shear bolt so that I can back the bolt out with a screwdriver. That way, you can even use the bolts over again if you need to.

Bernard Thompson · 03-05-2008, 05:06 PM

Thank you Paul I will try that tomorrow.
Do thes switches just ware out?

ohiorover · 03-06-2008, 04:51 PM

yes they do, Paul actually hooked me up with a used one a few years ago. Before that I kept it going by using graphite power.

Bernard Thompson · 03-06-2008, 06:12 PM

Got the slots cut and shear bolts out.
Took switch to locksmith, got the key tip out.
Got all back togather, life is good.

Thanks for your help again
bernie

03-05-2008, 12:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bernard Thompson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 17 Gallery: 0	Ignition Switch 1990 Classic Rover Having a bit of a problem with my ignition switch. It seams I might of broken the tip of the key in the switch. I can not turn the switch with the key although I can not see any thing in there. WD-40 does not help. I have the covers off but having a hard time with the shear bolts. What size are the heads? Any ideals? Thanks, bernie

03-05-2008, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 916 Gallery: 0	Whenever I remove an ignition switch assembly I always use a Dremel to cut a slot in the shear bolt so that I can back the bolt out with a screwdriver. That way, you can even use the bolts over again if you need to. __________________ Paul Grant paulgrant@mac.com http://stores.ebay.com/Classic-Rovers 203-770-1699

03-05-2008, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bernard Thompson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 17 Gallery: 0	Ignition Switch Thank you Paul I will try that tomorrow. Do thes switches just ware out?

03-06-2008, 06:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bernard Thompson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 17 Gallery: 0	Ignition Switch Got the slots cut and shear bolts out. Took switch to locksmith, got the key tip out. Got all back togather, life is good. Thanks for your help again bernie

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03-06-2008, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
ohiorover Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 46 Gallery: 0	yes they do, Paul actually hooked me up with a used one a few years ago. Before that I kept it going by using graphite power.

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