Ignition Cylinder
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Dielectric grease.
Under the steering column is a hole that you can put an awl or something similar in. This will push in the detent that releases the cylinder. You may have to remove the trim to access it.
You have to have the key in ACCS. position (1st click forward; not started) I believe. That is the way it worked in my Excursion.
Under the steering column is a hole that you can put an awl or something similar in. This will push in the detent that releases the cylinder. You may have to remove the trim to access it.
You have to have the key in ACCS. position (1st click forward; not started) I believe. That is the way it worked in my Excursion.
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I wouldn't lube it, simply because you have a contact that rides the rim. That contact makes your door ding w/the key in the ignition. Though that piece may be broken and causing your problem.
To remove the cylinder, you will need a small screwdriver or such device. You insert the key in the cylinder, then under the ignition cylinder, in the trim cover, there is a small hole. You put the scewdriver in the hole and rotate the ignition key forward slowly, about an 1/8 of a turn or so, and pulling slightly. Don't pull hard it comes out easily. You will feel what is a check ball as you rotate the key, put a little pressure on it and the cylinder should come free. Installation is simply reinserting the cylinder.
To remove the cylinder, you will need a small screwdriver or such device. You insert the key in the cylinder, then under the ignition cylinder, in the trim cover, there is a small hole. You put the scewdriver in the hole and rotate the ignition key forward slowly, about an 1/8 of a turn or so, and pulling slightly. Don't pull hard it comes out easily. You will feel what is a check ball as you rotate the key, put a little pressure on it and the cylinder should come free. Installation is simply reinserting the cylinder.
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Originally Posted by Monsta
Dielectric grease.
Under the steering column is a hole that you can put an awl or something similar in. This will push in the detent that releases the cylinder. You may have to remove the trim to access it.
You have to have the key in ACCS. position (1st click forward; not started) I believe. That is the way it worked in my Excursion.
Under the steering column is a hole that you can put an awl or something similar in. This will push in the detent that releases the cylinder. You may have to remove the trim to access it.
You have to have the key in ACCS. position (1st click forward; not started) I believe. That is the way it worked in my Excursion.
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Guys, thanks for the responses. There doesn't seem to be anything broken, the chimes work when the key is in, I just feel it should be a bit smoother when turning the key. If putting lube on it won't solve this particular problem, that's OK, I just don't want to screw anything else up. Monsta, you say dielectric grease but HH says no.
Guess I'll just leave well enough alone.
Thanks again.
Dean
Guess I'll just leave well enough alone.
Thanks again.
Dean
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From: Washington State
Originally Posted by mistercmk
The accesory position for the expedition is one click backwards.
Shoulda just said the RUN position (without it runnin').
Monsta, you say dielectric grease but HH says no.
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The main reason I did not recommend any lube, was peeps tend to take the easiest route to fix something. Then it sometimes only covers the actual problem. I definately don't mind being wrong if it is just lube, but I rarely see ignition cylinders fixed this way.
dean58, I would go ahead and pull the cylinder and take a look at it, it only takes 5 minutes.
dean58, I would go ahead and pull the cylinder and take a look at it, it only takes 5 minutes.
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Sure, sure...I know what your saying, I get the same way. I hear something I never heard before and it turns into a project to figure out it was just me. Since you say its a new key, you may also want to take it back and ask them to clean it up a bit. Tell them it seems to be catching or whatever, could be a slight edge on the finish cut.