Steroid Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 For years I have removed stubborn ignition switches using two finishing nails and a Channel Lock sheetmetal bending tool: Naturally the nails would shift and fight Me but usually I could get the Nissan retainer ring to break free or snug to secure the ignition. Yesterday I decided to finally make My own tool based on the nail design. What I did was to measure across a 1" piece of square tubing and My guess was pretty close!! The distance across from corner to corner was a tiny bit off of the 1" holes in the Nissan retainer ring. I cut a piece of the square tubing 1 1/8" long and then rounded up two 1 1/2" long roofing nails. I used roofing nails due to the much larger flat heads over conventional nails. I then took a piece of 7/8" OD (outside diameter) rod and cut it 1 1/8" long. I then simply installed the rod inside the square stock, hammered the roofing nails in each corner and took electrical tape to secure it all in place: I made a few passes over the nails with the electrical tape and then around the whole "tool" and there was NO movement ! I then tested it in the ignition ring and it was very close, but I still tweeked one of the nails for a snugger fit: This tool literally cost Me nothing to build ! ! My frustration is over ! ! Here is a cheap, effective tool You all can build to save time, scratches on Your retainer ring and grief ! ! ! Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I just use a pair of snap ring pliers. And they are already in my toolbox. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 And You will slip and scratch Your retainer ring, possibly the metal key indicator plate as well . Quote Link to comment
darrel Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 And You will slip and scratch Your retainer ring, possibly the metal key indicator plate as well . Yeah, and I'll stab my fingers on the nails, not to mention my leg when I have it in my pocket and ripping my pants!! but good idea. I use my leatherman needle nose. Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 good job man Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Not a thing to leave lying on the floor either ! ! However it might be fun to watch the "victim" that "finds" it in the dark at a party ! ! ! Quote Link to comment
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