2005 ignition switch removal

[Kevin frazier]

The 06 of cootertwos is intermittent and i dont do intermittent so im thinking its those wires that corrode or mess up, white maybe, im just getting on the 06 to get it sold. Switch #1

 

[Jhortz]

What do that heads of the screws actually look like?

 

[Gerald]

What do that heads of the screws actually look like?

believe mine were small round headed security screws, I used a pair of needle nosed locking pliers and turned a little at a time. Replaced with allen headed bolts

 

[warp9.9]

Yes they are security torx basically a torx with a hardened pin in the middle. Some people call the pin torx.

 

[warp9.9]

Yes they are security torx basically a torx with a hardened pin in the middle. Some people call the pin torx.

 

[Jhortz]

Ahhhh, I see, Cheers.

It is pretty much standard for torx bits now to have a hollow end to fit these. I get everyone's situation is different, but to me buying a $20 torx bit set would be infinitely easier than grind the heads off.

 

[pica]

While I will use the proper pin torx bit for something like these, in a pinch, these vampliers works really great

 

[warp9.9]

Ahhhh, I see, Cheers.

It is pretty much standard for torx bits now to have a hollow end to fit these. I get everyone's situation is different, but to me buying a $20 torx bit set would be infinitely easier than grind the heads off.

Exactly I unscrewed mine using a prick punch and changed them over to standard Allen hex style.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Exactly I unscrewed mine using a prick punch and changed them over to standard Allen hex style.

What size wrench does it take, asking for a friend

 

[warp9.9]

What size wrench does it take, asking for a friend

I just checked a couple of my bikes they are security break-off bolts one time used and the head twist / breaks off.
Thats why I reverted to my inner Machinist