Key Buzzer Tool Inquiry

[1970Cuda]

Hi All,

I am starting my restoration on my 1970 steering column, and was re-reviewing Cody's excellent videos on the subject. I noticed a tool that he had to remove the Key Buzzer from an old Ignition Switch. I am posting a picture for reference. I would like to purchase one if possible, because I tried to remove the old Key Buzzer from my old ignition switch, but I can't seem to do it. I am posting a picture of the tool for reference. Any assistance on locating the tool would be great. Thanks everyone!

[shawge]

It is a terminal removal/extraction tool/depinner. The picture looks like a Lisle brand.
Should be able to find one at your nearest auto parts store or online.

[tman]

Many options

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lisle+depinning+tool&crid=3I53148KFH1DG&sprefix=lisle+de%2Caps%2C288&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_8

[Jay Bee]

Or you try squeezing in the tangs with a jeweler's screwdriver.

[RUNCHARGER]

Yep: I always use the tiny screwdrivers and disassemble every terminal, clean and inspect.

[1970Cuda]

Hey thanks everyone for your replies and I really appreciate the information! I will definitely check out all the resources you all have mentioned. (I did try the tiny screw driver trick, but wasn't successful.) But I will look at the links and items suggested. Again, this is awesome information and I really appreciate our forum community.

[1970Cuda]

So a quick follow-up on my saga on obtaining the right tool to remove the old key buzzer from the old ignition switch. I bought off eBay a car terminal removal tool kit (supposedly "heavy duty"), and it didn't work and broke the first time I used it. (Posting a picture for reference.)

In the meantime, I also order the Lisle brand tool from Amazon, and it should arrive today. I want to have the tool anyway, because it looks a lot sturdier than the cheap one I bought off eBay. Thanks again for everyone's responses.

[1970Cuda]

Hi All - My last update on this thread. So I did buy the suggested "Lisle - Wire Terminal Tool Kit," and it's so much better than the cheap one I purchased earlier. I was able to remove the Key Buzzer terminals with no major issues. However, one way I would suggest for anyone trying to do it, is to first use the terminal tool and then use a small punch to remove the actual terminals from the terminal plug. I wasn't able to simply pull out the wires after I used the terminal tool for fear of doing damage to the terminals or separating them from the wires. I already broke two from my test harness and even after using the terminal tool, as the terminals seemed to still not budge. Maybe others have a trick that works as well or better.

[70 340 Fish]

In my 70 Cuda, a previous owner had removed the buzzer but left the wiring. I kept the wiring and use it to power my sound system through a relay. This way, I can listen to the stereo simply by inserting the key and without powering anything else in the car.

[Cuda Cody]

@70 340 Fish  okay, that's kinda genius! 

In my 70 Cuda, a previous owner had removed the buzzer but left the wiring. I kept the wiring and use it to power my sound system through a relay. This way, I can listen to the stereo simply by inserting the key and without powering anything else in the car.