Replacing ignition key lock cylinder....
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Hi,
My ignition key (89 FSB) is losing its springiness & has a good deal of play. I was going to buy a new Key Lock Cylinder to head this off before we get stranded somewhere. Thought maybe would ask just in case it's something else.
Will replacing the cylinder fix the lack of springiness & play?
thanks
My ignition key (89 FSB) is losing its springiness & has a good deal of play. I was going to buy a new Key Lock Cylinder to head this off before we get stranded somewhere. Thought maybe would ask just in case it's something else.
Will replacing the cylinder fix the lack of springiness & play?
thanks
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Hi Edgethis,
I have been looking at exploded views for a bit now & can't really tell what is providing the spring tension. This view shows a snap ring part # 3C610 but I found another pic pointing to the same clip calling it a spring clip part # 3E701. I don't think this clip is included with the Lock Cylinder. Going to order a Cylinder anyway & search Ford parts for this spring clip. thanks
I have been looking at exploded views for a bit now & can't really tell what is providing the spring tension. This view shows a snap ring part # 3C610 but I found another pic pointing to the same clip calling it a spring clip part # 3E701. I don't think this clip is included with the Lock Cylinder. Going to order a Cylinder anyway & search Ford parts for this spring clip. thanks
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when you say lack of springiness & play to what specifically are you referring? does the key move around in the lock? If so you might even just trying having a new key made, the sharper edges and slightly fuller width will make a difference. If you mean that the barrel of the lock turns too freely between off on, acc, start etc then That would seem to indicate you need a new lock cylinder.
Think also about how these get worn out. Have you ever seen anyone with a key-chain loaded with everything from military insignia, heavy metal logos of car/truck makers, Photos of children, small plastic dead chickens, small flashlights, etc etc. All that weight wears out the piece of spring metal that holds the fingers in place that interlock with the unique design of your key. Keep the key chain light and the new cylinder should last a lifetime.
Think also about how these get worn out. Have you ever seen anyone with a key-chain loaded with everything from military insignia, heavy metal logos of car/truck makers, Photos of children, small plastic dead chickens, small flashlights, etc etc. All that weight wears out the piece of spring metal that holds the fingers in place that interlock with the unique design of your key. Keep the key chain light and the new cylinder should last a lifetime.
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I hope you don't mind me jumping on this thread. I'm in even worse shape, I've lost my one and only key to my 93 ford in the snow and I don't want to wait until the spring to find it. I've got the cowling off the steering column and I found the ignition release hole, but I'm in Park, so I'm hitting the cylinder housing and I can't release the ignition.
Any suggestions besides buying a metal detector? (not a bad idea because I think the truck is about 200 feet from the house)
I heard you can send the VIN number into Ford and they will sell you a replacement key?
Any suggestions besides buying a metal detector? (not a bad idea because I think the truck is about 200 feet from the house)
I heard you can send the VIN number into Ford and they will sell you a replacement key?
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From: Sand Lake, MI
I hope you don't mind me jumping on this thread. I'm in even worse shape, I've lost my one and only key to my 93 ford in the snow and I don't want to wait until the spring to find it. I've got the cowling off the steering column and I found the ignition release hole, but I'm in Park, so I'm hitting the cylinder housing and I can't release the ignition.
Any suggestions besides buying a metal detector? (not a bad idea because I think the truck is about 200 feet from the house)
I heard you can send the VIN number into Ford and they will sell you a replacement key?
Any suggestions besides buying a metal detector? (not a bad idea because I think the truck is about 200 feet from the house)
I heard you can send the VIN number into Ford and they will sell you a replacement key?
Then you'll be able to turn the lock to the run position, push in the release and pull out the lock.
Its pot metal and will be very easy to drill, only takes a few minutes to get it out. Just be sure you stop drilling when you hit the end of the keyway, you know the slot the keys shape matches.
Once you have it out you can slide in the new key tumbler with its new key, pretty much any auto parts will have it or can get it easy enough.
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From: Sand Lake, MI
Yea pretty much one chance, drill to far and ...well.... you know!
You won't just stop now and then and look, the little brass pieces prevent it from turning, you'll see em. Removing the keyway with the drill bit allows them to fall out of the way out of the grove allowing the ignition to then turn.
First thing I did was grab the finger tab thing you know makes the key head larger, grab that with par of channel locks snap it off, then commence drillin.
Put something on the floor under it if you have carpet, be easy to drill goes quick produce lots of large metal shavings in the process.....
Oh and like you I spent way more time looking for the key then time it took to say to heck with it drill out the lock (was a nice tight working lock so wanted to save it though, that and didn't "need" the truck in the meantime).
Single key.....first big mistake and yea know better .....second mistake taking it off my key ring so my boys could use the truck.....
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I live in an area where I don't have to worry much about my truck being stolen. I have a perma-key in the ignition, a set of keys I take with me all day and a third key in a hide a key under the top of the upright side of the bed. I started with additional keys when I stupidly locked the only key I had on me inside the truck with the truck running and had to call a cab to drive me home to pick up the spare while I left my truck running at a gas station, thankfully it was not at the pump or I would have been "that guy" in my neighborhood
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