Removing Ignition Switch

tedthebold · 06-25-2003

I recently bought a 1970 Opel Kadett LS and it has no key and I cant figure out how to remove the ignition switch to have a key made. So does anyone know how to accomplish this task?

kevinfier · 07-01-2003

I would go the easy route and remove one of the door locks.

Gordy · 04-08-2009

Searching the forums...also checked the FSM. No where does it say how to remove the ignition switch from a Kadett. I will be removing mine shortly and see what kind of project it becomes. Looks like a couple of bolts that are hidden behind the vinyl pad under the steering column.

tomking · 04-09-2009

Originally Posted by tedthebold

I recently bought a 1970 Opel Kadett LS and it has no key and I cant figure out how to remove the ignition switch to have a key made. So does anyone know how to accomplish this task?

I had this same situation. I just removed the entire steering column and took it to the locksmith. He had the correct blank and made me two new keys. You can remove the ignition switch and similar to the GT you have to drop the column from the dash and remove a bracket. then you can get to the magic little pin to push in to remove the ignition switch.
Otto asked this same question last year and there was a back and forth between him and I as I explained to him how it was done. I think it included some pictures.

Gordy · 4 Days Ago

Next question is....does anyone have a good used ignition switch for a kadett? I wonder if OGTS can rebuild a Kadett switch like they do for GTs. Or could the switch itself actually be the same as used in the GT? I have my front suspension completely dropped out so I may be able to remove the entire steering column without too much trouble now. My Kadett has a hidden push button start switch which starts the car once the ignition is switched to the ON position. Now would be a good time to address that.

kevinfier · 4 Days Ago

Gordy,
I think I have a spare switch. Will look tomorrow.
Kevin

Gordy · 3 Days Ago

Thanks Kev, let me know.

heimue · 3 Days Ago

Originally Posted by Gordy

I wonder if OGTS can rebuild a Kadett switch like they do for GTs. Or could the switch itself actually be the same as used in the GT?

If you are talking about the actual electrical switch, they are the same for Kadett and GT.

Dieter

Gordy · 3 Days Ago

That's what I was wondering, thanks. I will remove the steering column and I'm sure I can find a GT ignition switch (the actual electrical switch) and hopefully be back in business.

06-25-2003	#1 (permalink)
tedthebold Opeler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Belle Fourche, SD Posts: 2	Unanswered: Removing Ignition Switch I recently bought a 1970 Opel Kadett LS and it has no key and I cant figure out how to remove the ignition switch to have a key made. So does anyone know how to accomplish this task?

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Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 805	Searching the forums...also checked the FSM. No where does it say how to remove the ignition switch from a Kadett. I will be removing mine shortly and see what kind of project it becomes. Looks like a couple of bolts that are hidden behind the vinyl pad under the steering column. Last edited by BQS4; 04-09-2009 at 07:47 AM.

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07-01-2003	#2 (permalink)
kevinfier Opel Adventure # 77 NC Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: West Coast of Illinois Posts: 211 Real Name: Kevin	I would go the easy route and remove one of the door locks.

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Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 805	Next question is....does anyone have a good used ignition switch for a kadett? I wonder if OGTS can rebuild a Kadett switch like they do for GTs. Or could the switch itself actually be the same as used in the GT? I have my front suspension completely dropped out so I may be able to remove the entire steering column without too much trouble now. My Kadett has a hidden push button start switch which starts the car once the ignition is switched to the ON position. Now would be a good time to address that.

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kevinfier Opel Adventure # 77 NC Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: West Coast of Illinois Posts: 211 Real Name: Kevin	Gordy, I think I have a spare switch. Will look tomorrow. Kevin

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Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 805	Thanks Kev, let me know.

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Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 805	That's what I was wondering, thanks. I will remove the steering column and I'm sure I can find a GT ignition switch (the actual electrical switch) and hopefully be back in business.

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