1990 Suzuki Swift Ignition Switch Fix

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hi
Does anybody know how to change the ignition switch of a 1990 Susuki Swift? The metal part where the key goes in is broken off and there is a little tiny tiny spring in the metal part.
The 2 bolts or screws that hold the switch body onto the steering column are almost impossible to get off. The top metal plate is steel and I dont see how to remove it.
Hopefuul I can get the parts from a dealer but Im not sure yet.
thx in advance. :roll:
Aug 27, 2006 at 9:22 AM
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DAVE H
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Removal & Installation (Swift)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel, horn pad and combination switch. See Fig. 9 . See STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD and COMBINATION SWITCH. Unplug wiring connectors to steering column switches.
Fig. 9: Exploded View of Steering Column (Swift)
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Pull back floor mat at bottom of steering shaft and remove lower steering column cover. Remove steering shaft joint upper side bolt. Remove steering column upper mounting nuts.
On models with automatic transmission, remove backdrive cable from steering column assembly. On all models, remove steering column. Use a hammer and drift punch to loosen shear bolts from column lock assembly. See Fig. 6 . Remove column lock.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure alignment mark on column lock aligns with indent in steering shaft.
May 29, 2010 at 10:01 PM

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Disconnect the negative battery cable, remove the steering wheel, horn pad, and combination switch, and unplug the column switch connectors. Remove the lower column cover, shaft joint bolt, and upper mounting nuts; disconnect the backdrive cable on automatics, then remove the column. Loosen the shear bolts with a hammer and drift punch and remove the column lock. Install in reverse, aligning the column lock mark with the steering shaft indent.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1990 Suzuki Swift asked how to replace a broken ignition switch key cylinder, including a tiny spring, and noted the column mounting screws and steel plate were difficult to remove. An expert outlined column disassembly, shear-bolt removal of the column lock, and reinstallation with the lock alignment mark matched to the shaft indent.

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