Ignition switch removal

[Mogator1]

I'm having trouble removing the tumbler in my switch. I have the key in the ACC position and have a scribe in the small hole, I can feel something spring loaded moving in there buy the switch won't come out. Any suggestions?

 

[Slowleak]

Are you turning the key further to the left after inserting the scribe?
http://classicbroncos.com/tech/early-bronco-ignition-switch-removal

 

[B RON CO]

Hi, try a paper clip. The scribe may be too big.
Good luck

 

[kyle]

You need to hold enough pressure to release but you also need to ensure that you don’t push far enough that that scribe becomes the lock. Once you feel it start to release let some pressure off the scribe.

 

[Mogator1]

Slowleak you called it! That extra bit of info about turning it further was not in the directions i received. Thanks for your help!