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Hello, I removed the old ignition cylinder to replace it, I believe I accidentally removed it on the start position not the accessories position now it the new cylinder won’t go back in. I did have to force it a little coming out so I think I forsure did it wrong see the picture below fist picture is how mine looks I tired by best to clean out all the old lubricants.
The second picture is an example I saw on facebook of some with similar used. I’ve already tried turning it with a screw driver but it wort budge.
If you can't turn it with a screwdriver, the cylinder is definitely not going to be able to turn it.
Take the screwdriver and put it back in there, and while trying to turn it wiggle the shifter up and down. Try the shifter in different positions while trying to move the actuator with a screwdriver. It's all interlocked together and it will not go back to off if the shifter is not in park. You may have to wiggle the steering wheel also.
Hello, I removed the old ignition cylinder to replace it, I believe I accidentally removed it on the start position not the accessories position now it the new cylinder won’t go back in. I did have to force it a little coming out so I think I forsure did it wrong see the picture below fist picture is how mine looks I tired by best to clean out all the old lubricants.
The second picture is an example I saw on facebook of some with similar used. I’ve already tried turning it with a screw driver but it wort budge.
Originally Posted by Franklin2
If you can't turn it with a screwdriver, the cylinder is definitely not going to be able to turn it.
Take the screwdriver and put it back in there, and while trying to turn it wiggle the shifter up and down. Try the shifter in different positions while trying to move the actuator with a screwdriver. It's all interlocked together and it will not go back to off if the shifter is not in park. You may have to wiggle the steering wheel also.
I just read the I may have to remove the steering column cover to get to the ignition switch and reset it to the accessory mode from there. My truck is also a manual, anyway it would matter if I have it in gear?
