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sphooch · 05-22-2012, 08:31 PM

I just found a pop out switch, complete with cable , in as new condition , but the keys don't turn the lock. after a little cleaning up i found the made in spain logo on the back. does any one know about when this could have been made ?? and most importantly is there any way i can take it apart so as to maybe get a key made ? I'm sure someone has run into this problem thanks hooch

700rpm · 05-22-2012, 10:38 PM

These were introduced in the '70's. The keys were universal to all switches, as I remember. That is, one key fits all. You should be able to make yours work with a little WD-40 or powdered graphite, or you might find someone here who has one of these who would trace the key pattern for you, and you could get a key made from that. They're pretty loosey-goosey.

sphooch · 05-23-2012, 07:22 AM

thank you Ray for the info. now I hope someone else will offer up a key traceing or better yet a key . I will of course return it, any more help out there?? thanks Steve

John Kuhnast · 05-23-2012, 07:30 AM

Look close for a number. If you find one I may be able to help. John

MikeK · 05-23-2012, 09:47 AM

If I recall, the Spain pop-outs had single digit key codes, there were only a few numbers issued. I believe #4 & #7 were the majority. A simple key that most any real locksmith could pick then make a key for in minutes. The locks were actually fairly reliable, and had that nice feature of originals- you could unlock it (on, popped out) then put your keys away. No need to let them dangle and klank up your nice nickel dash panel. A simple push shuts it off and locks it. I'm amazed by the number of people I meet who have never had an A with an original switch and do not understand how conveniently they worked. They're happy with the non-pop replacements.

sphooch · 05-23-2012, 12:37 PM

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Ok John thanks, I checked out the switch and here is what i found on the back...it says made in spain, also a diamond and what looks like a W inside it and next to it the number ! [ one] ..if this helps you help me I thank you very much. Steve

columbiA · 05-23-2012, 12:46 PM

The Spain pop-outs have a very stiff outer cable compared to the originals.

700rpm · 05-23-2012, 02:40 PM

It's been a while since I used one of these, but I seem to remember they fit properly in the 31 dash panels, but were cockeyed in the 28-30 panels.

05-22-2012, 08:31 PM	#1
sphooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 362	Pop out ign. switch I just found a pop out switch, complete with cable , in as new condition , but the keys don't turn the lock. after a little cleaning up i found the made in spain logo on the back. does any one know about when this could have been made ?? and most importantly is there any way i can take it apart so as to maybe get a key made ? I'm sure someone has run into this problem thanks hooch

05-22-2012, 10:38 PM	#2
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6,039	Re: Pop out ign. switch These were introduced in the '70's. The keys were universal to all switches, as I remember. That is, one key fits all. You should be able to make yours work with a little WD-40 or powdered graphite, or you might find someone here who has one of these who would trace the key pattern for you, and you could get a key made from that. They're pretty loosey-goosey. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

05-23-2012, 07:22 AM	#3
sphooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 362	Re: Pop out ign. switch thank you Ray for the info. now I hope someone else will offer up a key traceing or better yet a key . I will of course return it, any more help out there?? thanks Steve

05-23-2012, 09:47 AM	#5
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Pop out ign. switch If I recall, the Spain pop-outs had single digit key codes, there were only a few numbers issued. I believe #4 & #7 were the majority. A simple key that most any real locksmith could pick then make a key for in minutes. The locks were actually fairly reliable, and had that nice feature of originals- you could unlock it (on, popped out) then put your keys away. No need to let them dangle and klank up your nice nickel dash panel. A simple push shuts it off and locks it. I'm amazed by the number of people I meet who have never had an A with an original switch and do not understand how conveniently they worked. They're happy with the non-pop replacements.

05-23-2012, 12:37 PM	#6
sphooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 362	Re: Pop out ign. switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ok John thanks, I checked out the switch and here is what i found on the back...it says made in spain, also a diamond and what looks like a W inside it and next to it the number ! [ one] ..if this helps you help me I thank you very much. Steve

05-23-2012, 07:30 AM	#4
John Kuhnast Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 564	Re: Pop out ign. switch Look close for a number. If you find one I may be able to help. John

05-23-2012, 12:46 PM	#7
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Pop out ign. switch The Spain pop-outs have a very stiff outer cable compared to the originals.

05-23-2012, 02:40 PM	#8
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6,039	Re: Pop out ign. switch It's been a while since I used one of these, but I seem to remember they fit properly in the 31 dash panels, but were cockeyed in the 28-30 panels. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.