124 Ignition Switch

[Chris J]

Has anyone on here ever removed a Fiat 124 ignition switch from the column?
I've undone the fasteners, and the steering lock isn't on (key in), but it still doesn't want to come out?

[alfagene]

Chris,
I have an X19 column here but from memory the 124 column is similar. There is a screw at about the 3 o'clock position on the side of the lock holding case that needs to be removed. After that the key needs to be inserted and turned and a pin (located at about the 11 o'clock position) can be pushed in. That will allow the lock mechanism to be pulled out.
Hope that that helps.
Gene

[Chris J]

Thanks Gene,

It was a case of pushing a spring loaded part through a small oval hole on the side of the column casing.

Anyhow, it worked.

Actually, if I'd looked at this helpful link that Guy posted a while back, I would have known what to do:

http://antigua.globat.com/~kendickson.com//car/switch/index.html

This switch repair article will help me figure out if one of the 124 switches I have is faulty, or not. I think this was a problem that Guy had a while back?