Q: To Mechanic: Jay Safford your advice was helpful BUT there is a problem. I do not have the original key. It is lost. I am trying
To Mechanic: Jay Safford your advice was helpful BUT there is a problem. I do not have the original key. It is lost. I am trying to save money by changing the ignition switch all together. Plus, I am trying to safe guard the truck in case the key got into the wrong hands. I am unable to pop the old ignition switch out like i saw on youtube. I am using my phillipshead screwdriver but it is of no use asked by Julie B on August 12, 2017
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