Ignition lock cylinder help
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Ignition lock cylinder help
1996 F350 dually
I need to replace the ignition lock cylinder as it's worn out. I was lucky enough to get the old one out before it jammed up for good. I got the proper replacement lock cylinder which is LOCKSMART LC14390 which is actually for 95 and earlier models. The new lock cylinder came unassembled, and it took me about an hour to figure out how to put it together. Problem is, when i have the part in my hand and turn the key 180 degrees from the OFF position to just before the START position, I can pull the key assembly out of the part it fits into which should not be possible. In any other key position, they key assembly is locked in place. Anyone got any ideas? Looked at another one and it's the same. When the lock cylinder is installed in the steering column will it somehow low the key assembly in place?
I need to replace the ignition lock cylinder as it's worn out. I was lucky enough to get the old one out before it jammed up for good. I got the proper replacement lock cylinder which is LOCKSMART LC14390 which is actually for 95 and earlier models. The new lock cylinder came unassembled, and it took me about an hour to figure out how to put it together. Problem is, when i have the part in my hand and turn the key 180 degrees from the OFF position to just before the START position, I can pull the key assembly out of the part it fits into which should not be possible. In any other key position, they key assembly is locked in place. Anyone got any ideas? Looked at another one and it's the same. When the lock cylinder is installed in the steering column will it somehow low the key assembly in place?
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I bought a lock cylinder for my son's 95 F150 and it was all in pieces in the box as you describe. I asked for another one and it was together so I bought that one and put in. Somebody's been monkeying with the ones you got, if you turn the key in the cylinder without it being in the column it falls apart. IDK why they are like that, the older ones (91 and before) do not do that.
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I just replaced my '95 F250 ignition cylinder after a thief broke in and smashed the old one. O'Rielly's looked up the fit for my truck and it was a perfect replacement for about $20.
Be sure the ignition key is turned to the "On" position when you remove the old cylinder, and you may need to check the position of the key of the new cylinder assembly before you slide it in. The retention pin (more like a button) on the side of the assembly has to go back into the right position on the steering column - this is the same pin that you had to press through the access slot underneath the steering column with a screwdriver or rod to release the old cylinder. I think if the key is On in the new assy, when you put it in the retention pin will be able to depress and it will fit into the steering column, then seat in the correct location.
Be sure the ignition key is turned to the "On" position when you remove the old cylinder, and you may need to check the position of the key of the new cylinder assembly before you slide it in. The retention pin (more like a button) on the side of the assembly has to go back into the right position on the steering column - this is the same pin that you had to press through the access slot underneath the steering column with a screwdriver or rod to release the old cylinder. I think if the key is On in the new assy, when you put it in the retention pin will be able to depress and it will fit into the steering column, then seat in the correct location.
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