Tamper proof mounting screws

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by KirkM, Mar 24, 2010.

  1. KirkM

    KirkM Guest

    I want to change out the turn signal swtich on my 1993 Voyager.
    Alldata says that I need to remove the *tamper proof" mounting screws.

    I would imagine that this means a special tool to remove the screws.
    Where can I find this tool, and what would I to ask for?

    Thanks,

    KM
     
    KirkM, Mar 24, 2010
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  2. KirkM

    Wesley Guest

    Assuming you are working around the ignition switch...it's the same thing I
    worked with when I replaced my ignition switch and key lock cylinder. They
    are probably standard torx bits (T-10...or maybe T-8 or T-15 or so)...but
    tamper proof ones have a pin sticking up in the middle of the "hole" in the
    head of the screw. You have to have a tamper proof bit that has a matching
    hole. Not too expensive or hard to find, but you'll probably have to look
    just a bit. Fortunately in my case, I had picked up a set of just such bits
    some time before I had to do my repairs...

    They look like this:

    http://technicaltoolbestprice.co.cc...Point_Star_Tamper_Proof_Bit_Set_10_Piece.html

    Wesley
     
    Wesley, Apr 1, 2010
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  3. KirkM

    Joe Pfeiffer Guest

    Harbor Freight has a set of lots of oddball "security" bits, including
    this one, for little money. I haven't used mine enough yet to learn
    whether it's "inexpensive" or "cheap", but being HF I think I can guess
    which it will be.
     
    Joe Pfeiffer, Apr 1, 2010
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  4. KirkM

    KirkM Guest

    I have not actually removed the covers to see what is there yet. I am
    going off from what Alldata says. It just mentioned that the turn
    signal switch is held in place with tamper proof screws.

    KM
     
    KirkM, Apr 1, 2010
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