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Starter Switch Torx bit info?

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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Starter Switch Torx bit info?

Anyone know what the NAPA part # is for the tamper-proof torx bit head, needed to remove the three torx screws on the ignition switch? The FSM lists TTXR15A2 as the Snap On part #. I just want to see if NAPA had the same tool for less $? TIA!
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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NAPA is where I got mine, but I don't remember the part number. I think I bought a couple of different bits that would fit my ratcheting screwdriver and one of them was the right one.
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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I got a whole set of them from AutoZOne for about $10. From about T10 to T35 or 40.

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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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Thanks, I'll have to go to NAPA and see what they have? I bought a swiss army style torx bit kit at Ace Hardware. It has the right size torx bit head, T15, however - it won't work due to the anti-theft pin in the middle of the torx head - on the ignition switch
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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They are known as security torx.
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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you could just knock the pin out of the middle with a smal punch and use the regular torx too.
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Thanks all for the help! I ordered a set of security torx bits from NAPA, $21 and some change. I was going to use a punch on the security torx screws, as Woodrat suggested. I figured, as I am ham fisted, I would probably break the steering column
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