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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 07:19 PM
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Any way to use FB ignition switch on SA?

I’m having trouble finding an ignition switch with key for my recently acquired SA. Has anyone made an FB switch work?
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 08:32 PM
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Well cool looks like Rinehart auto parts sure enough found me one!
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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 12:53 AM
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nice! make sure it comes with a key

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Old Aug 3, 2019 | 02:46 PM
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nice! make sure it comes with a key

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Rineharts had one made for me before he sent it out, superb service!
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Old Aug 16, 2019 | 11:22 AM
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Now you need to just get your lock cylinders re-keyed to match the ignition, gotta love that problem!
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Old Aug 16, 2019 | 06:10 PM
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Now you need to just get your lock cylinders re-keyed to match the ignition, gotta love that problem!
I assume a locksmith can handle that
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Old Aug 18, 2019 | 07:51 AM
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Was the key cylinder bad or the switch itself? The switch is sseparste from the key cylinder. If you replace just the switch, you can retain your original key cylinder and the keys will continue to match for your car.
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Old Aug 18, 2019 | 04:45 PM
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[QUOTE=mazdaverx713b;12365483]Was the key cylinder bad or the switch itself? The switch is sseparste from the key cylinder. If you replace just the switch, you can retain your original key cylinder and the keys will continue to match for your car.[/QUOTE

Switch/key cylinder was MIA. Got one at Rinehart Auto Parts, he even had a key made for me!
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Old Aug 19, 2019 | 05:43 AM
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Ok cool. I was thinking you were replacing an existing switch.
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