Replacing ignition switch

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 21, 2006 | 05:36 PM

Avanti

Thread Starter

Elder User

Joined: Aug 2000

Posts: 763

Likes: 0

From: home

Replacing ignition switch

I have a 89 Bronco II with auto, and auto hubs. I need to replace the ignition switch. Besides the steering wheel, and big round column plastic after that, what other panels do I need to take off to remove the switch? Chiltons is not too clear. What screws do I take off??? Any pictures?

Apr 21, 2006 | 06:46 PM

87 XLT

Postmaster

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 4,516

Likes: 1

From: SoCal

The electrical ignition switch or the mechanical lock cylinder where you put the key??

Either way, it's very simple & you dont need to remove the steering wheel.

Apr 21, 2006 | 07:08 PM

Avanti

Thread Starter

Elder User

Joined: Aug 2000

Posts: 763

Likes: 0

From: home

switch

I need to replace the switch you turn & the lock cylinders the key goes into. The entire small unit.

Apr 21, 2006 | 07:43 PM

my72ford

Senior User

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 432

Likes: 0

From: YORK S.C.

i think you just have to remove the covers,and the switch is right there,no need to remove the steering wheel

Apr 21, 2006 | 08:38 PM

87 XLT

Postmaster

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 4,516

Likes: 1

From: SoCal

Look on the underside of the steering column & you will see a see a small hole.

Turn the key to run & shove a small dril bit or pin punch into that hole & pull the lock cylinder out.

The new one just pushes in and clicks into place.

Edit What you are doing with the drill bit or whatever you use is pushing against a spring loaded pin.

Last edited by 87 XLT; Apr 21, 2006 at 09:08 PM.

Apr 22, 2006 | 04:12 PM

Avanti

Thread Starter

Elder User

Joined: Aug 2000

Posts: 763

Likes: 0

From: home

How do you remove switch

I could find no pin holes on the outer steering shroud on my 89. Removed the upper & lower shrouds, and dash pannel under the steering column. Not fun. Could not find how to release the switch/lock. No visible outer pin hole. Also my original has a 12 inch wire & the part I bought had only a 6 inch wire lead.I can splice in a longer wire but how do you get the switch out?????

Apr 22, 2006 | 05:20 PM

87 XLT

Postmaster

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 4,516

Likes: 1

From: SoCal

Well that is VERY strange.

I dug out my Haynes & heres what it sez: "Turn the key to the run position, insert a small screwdriver into the lock cylinder housing and release the actuator pin while pulling out on the switch."

If you have the correct new lock cylinder, it will have a spring loaded pin on the side of it, thats the pin that you have to push out of the way on the old cylinder.

Trending Topics

BREAKING: Ford Drops 6.8L V8 and Standard 6.7L Power Stroke from 2027...

146

10.7k
FX4 Real-World Use

35

911
New F-250 owner, coming from GMC/thoughts

29

1.2k
My 1976 F-250

3.7k

256.1k
Does the use of Teflon tape prevent a good ground?

25

8.0k

Apr 22, 2006 | 07:09 PM

rebocardo

Post Fiend

Joined: Jun 2002

Posts: 13,873

Likes: 3

From: Atlanta GA

Take the new lock, turn the key back and forth and you will see where the pin is that you have to push in on the old lock. Looking at the lock, it should be facing you on the side of the lock near the back if memory serves me correctly.

All you have to do is remove the upper shroud. I do not remember ever having to loosen the lower one. If you have tilt wheel you may have to figet with the column a little to get the angle to pull the upper shroud off.

The wire is for the key in the ignition buzzer since yours is not lighted. You can just leave it disconnected or do a good job splicing it in.

edit:
Go to advance auto parts, search for "ignition cylinder", click on
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=547 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=pth>GP Sorensen Lock cyl</TD><TD vAlign=top align=right rowSpan=3></TD></TR><TR><TD height=3>