ignition removal
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ignition removal
Hey everyone;
I need your help. I have a 1996 F-150 that I wrecked, so I found one on ebay that I bought for parts but it is a Katrina flood victim and the salvage yard doesn't have the key. I need to take the Ignition out of the steering column in my truck here in Houston and put it into the one I bought over in Louisiana in order to get it on the trailer. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian
I need your help. I have a 1996 F-150 that I wrecked, so I found one on ebay that I bought for parts but it is a Katrina flood victim and the salvage yard doesn't have the key. I need to take the Ignition out of the steering column in my truck here in Houston and put it into the one I bought over in Louisiana in order to get it on the trailer. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian
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DO NOT remove the key from the lock while it is out.
Have you thought about how you are going to get the one in LA. out ?
If they can get that one out, the can unlock the stearing and you won't need your ignition.
Have you thought about how you are going to get the one in LA. out ?
If they can get that one out, the can unlock the stearing and you won't need your ignition.
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No I didn't think about the one in LA. until I was on my way back home from removing the ignition... I may be screwed. Is there any way to get that one out without breaking the column?
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leader, i wanted him to figure that out when he had time to think about it.
i posted before how ford manual says to do if key broke off or lost keys to get cylinder out. here it is again:
-disconnect battery ground cable.
-remove steering wheel.
-using channel lock pliers or vise grips, twist lock cylinder cap until it seperates from the lock cylinder.
-using a 3/8" diameter drill, drill down middle of ignition key slot approx. 44mm (1-3/4") until lock cylinder breaks loose from breakaway base of lock cylinder. remove lock cyl. and drill shavings from the lock cylinder housing.
DO NOT DRILL TO DEEP!
-remove retainer, washer, ignition switch and actuator. thoroughly clean drill shavings and all other foreign materials from casting.
-carefully inspect lock cyl. housing for damage from the above operation. if damage is apparent, housing must be replaced.
install your lock cylinder.
good luck!
i posted before how ford manual says to do if key broke off or lost keys to get cylinder out. here it is again:
-disconnect battery ground cable.
-remove steering wheel.
-using channel lock pliers or vise grips, twist lock cylinder cap until it seperates from the lock cylinder.
-using a 3/8" diameter drill, drill down middle of ignition key slot approx. 44mm (1-3/4") until lock cylinder breaks loose from breakaway base of lock cylinder. remove lock cyl. and drill shavings from the lock cylinder housing.
DO NOT DRILL TO DEEP!
-remove retainer, washer, ignition switch and actuator. thoroughly clean drill shavings and all other foreign materials from casting.
-carefully inspect lock cyl. housing for damage from the above operation. if damage is apparent, housing must be replaced.
install your lock cylinder.
good luck!
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