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[tommytommy]

just prchaced spyder with steering colum and ignition switch tore up,... no keys,..... need to know best way to remove top sectiion of steering coulm. and how to get into trunk without keys,.... not sure of year model yet,..but i think its 81 or 82,...just want to see if it will turn over,... story i got is that it has been sitting since 1990, car been sitting in a carport since so i've got my work cut out for me,... any advice,shortcuts, etc, welcomed,.............thanks

[Ragno124]

Wow, you do have your work cut out for you. Since your in your current situation without keys, your best bet to get started would be to contact a local locksmith to see if they help you out so you can get into your trunk and see what's in there. Who knows, maybe a set of keys are in the trunk. You will need keys to have your ignition switch repaired anyway so why not start there. Otherwise, you will need to drill a hole in your trunk lid to open it without a key and you would need to find a replacement ignition switch with a key to move forward.

Best of Luck!

[124JOE]

hello and welcome
the hole goes in the middle of the licence plate 1/4 then use a screw driver to trip the lock
as for the ING if you remove the snap ring right where the wires go into the ing
then the assembly comes out the bottom
just turn the plastic thingy and it should try

my lock was drilled out by a locksmith once
you still need a new ing switch to unlock the sterring colum"or brake it"

[tommytommy]

got ignition switch out,now wheres the best place to find replacement, will work on trunk issue,... my locksmith didn't have any luck so it looks to be drill time,.... thanks for the info and any and all tips are welcome!!!!!!!!!!

[124JOE]

3"down 6.5"in from ether sidedrill a 1/4"hole

put a screwdriver in and push the bar to the pass side

[tommytommy]

thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!

[dmwhiteoak]

Hey Joe, Is that fishing equ in your trunk?

[dantye]

got ignition switch out,now wheres the best place to find replacement, will work on trunk issue,... my locksmith didn't have any luck so it looks to be drill time,.... thanks for the info and any and all tips are welcome!!!!!!!!!!

Parters on eBay sometimes have used ignition switches and locks w/ keys. IAP http://www.international-auto.com/also lists several in their catalog. You will also find several other great parts sources by searching this board.

Welcome to the asylum!

[124JOE]

yes dennis it is

[dantye]

yes dennis it is

In Wisconsin, they might arrest you if you DON'T have that in your trunk!