Ignition switch?
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Ignition switch?
92 F-150, key won't turn at all in the ignition. My 1st thought was the ignition cylinder itself had crapped the bed, 2nd hunch was the actuator rod. However, the following symptoms have me now thinking ignition switch, and I'm hoping to get either some confirmation of my suspicion or a confident nudge in another direction.
- As mentioned, key won't budge in any direction
- With the key removed, the ignition cylinder can spin (for multiple full rotations) both backward and forward
- Radio remains on with the key removed and will not turn off (I suspect I'll find a dead battery soon)
- The truck is in park, fully engaged as far as I can tell, but I feel like there's a little more play in the lever than I'd like to be feeling
- Steering column is locked, and cannot be freed by movement / jiggling of the steering wheel and / or key
- Brake pedal is firm
- Unrelated as far as I know, but possibly worth mentioning because I've been surprised in the past: 1.) The door buzzer has been disconnected. 2.) The driver's side door panel is off and the power window/door lock control pad is disconnected
Last edited by Petey86; Aug 21, 2022 at 05:21 AM. Reason: Added information
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92 F-150, key won't turn at all in the ignition. My 1st thought was the ignition cylinder itself had crapped the bed…
- As mentioned, key won't budge in any direction
- With the key removed, the ignition cylinder can spin (for multiple full rotations) both backward and forward
- Radio remains on with the key removed and will not turn off (I suspect I'll find a dead battery soon)
So the lock cylinder will not turn with the key but does turn with it? Is the whole lock cylinder turning or is the outer ring turning while the tumbler stays still? In either case I’d say you need to replace the lock cylinder. It could be that you are turning the outer ring and not actually turning the cylinder so the switch isn’t actually moving positions. It’s been a while but I’m pretty sure you you turn the key to RUN in order to be able to push in the pin to release the cylinder from the column.
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So the lock cylinder will not turn with the key but does turn with it? Is the whole lock cylinder turning or is the outer ring turning while the tumbler stays still? In either case I’d say you need to replace the lock cylinder. It could be that you are turning the outer ring and not actually turning the cylinder so the switch isn’t actually moving positions. It’s been a while but I’m pretty sure you you turn the key to RUN in order to be able to push in the pin to release the cylinder from the column.
So the lock cylinder will not turn with the key but does turn with it? Is the whole lock cylinder turning or is the outer ring turning while the tumbler stays still? In either case I’d say you need to replace the lock cylinder. It could be that you are turning the outer ring and not actually turning the cylinder so the switch isn’t actually moving positions. It’s been a while but I’m pretty sure you you turn the key to RUN in order to be able to push in the pin to release the cylinder from the column.
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