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Topic: key spins - no ignition

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key spins - no ignition

Posted: 6/19/03 8:19am Message 1 of 5
fun71
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RIDGEFIELD, CT - USA
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Vette(s): '71 454 Coupe, Auto, Ontario Orange/Black
My '71 had "catastrophic key failure" today. Went to start her & the key decided to just spin in the tele/tilt steering column. No power, no nothing. I think my cable has snapped. I have a mechanic that I trust to fix it but my problem is getting it to him. My questions are: 1) has anyone replaced this cable themselves & would you ever do it again? 2) any suggestions on "hot-wiring" the car so I can take it on the 20 minute drive to my mechanic and thereby avoid the headache of a flatbed? Just another unexpected challenge from a 32-year-old toy! |laugh|
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|UPDATED|6/19/2003 8:33:35 AM|/UPDATED|



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key spins - no ignition

Posted: 6/19/03 11:46pm Message 2 of 5
joe73vette
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Eastern part of, CT - USA
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Vette(s): White 73 convertible - 350/auto, A/C PS, PB, PW, leather, t/t, two tops Also had a 69 t-top 20 years ago
hot wiring is easy on the old cars! just ..... block. You'll get a big spark, but it'll turn over. Joe

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key spins - no ignition

Posted: 6/19/03 7:56pm Message 3 of 5
fun71
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Vette(s): '71 454 Coupe, Auto, Ontario Orange/Black
Although this sounds relatively easy -- I'm fearful I might mess something else up. You know Murphy and the can of worms . . . |rollysmile|


key spins - no ignition

Posted: 6/19/03 11:45pm Message 4 of 5
joe73vette
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Eastern part of, CT - USA
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Vette(s): White 73 convertible - 350/auto, A/C PS, PB, PW, leather, t/t, two tops Also had a 69 t-top 20 years ago
Probably a good idea. BTW, does the steering wheel turn or is it locked? Joe


key spins - no ignition

Posted: 6/20/03 2:22am Message 5 of 5
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stingrayjim jr
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 auto

1978 L82 4speed

1994 LT1 6speed
joe s ound like the end of the switch is broken off |bouncy| |bouncy| |bouncy|


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