Ignition Key will not turn....
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From: Russell Mb
Ignition Key will not turn....
Parked the truck as normal and this morning the key will not turn...works in the door lock....moved the steering wheel and shift leaver.....nothing seems to want to turn.....do not want to force it so I will search the site for an answer.....but if anyone has a clue please feel free to steer me in the right direction. I do have a haynes manual and can change the whole switch out if need be but I just need to know if that is required. Thanks!!
BTW.....ITS A BOY tuesday morning 6:53 am Douglas Oliver Spurway joined ford lovers!!!! Mom and Oliver are doing fine and I am thru the roof!!
BTW.....ITS A BOY tuesday morning 6:53 am Douglas Oliver Spurway joined ford lovers!!!! Mom and Oliver are doing fine and I am thru the roof!!
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Well first off, congrats are in order! Glad everyone is doing well.
As for the ignition problem......is your steering wheel in the locked position? I find that sometimes it is difficult to turn the ignition key IF the steering wheel has been put into the locked position AFTER the engine has been turned off. If so, try putting some pressure on the steering wheel either to the left or right while trying to turn the key.
Good luck and congrats again.
*EDIT* Just noticed you're a fellow Manitoban.
As for the ignition problem......is your steering wheel in the locked position? I find that sometimes it is difficult to turn the ignition key IF the steering wheel has been put into the locked position AFTER the engine has been turned off. If so, try putting some pressure on the steering wheel either to the left or right while trying to turn the key.
Good luck and congrats again.
*EDIT* Just noticed you're a fellow Manitoban.
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Tried all ways to get it to turn up down left right nothing works. one ford tech said it was going to have to be drilled out...thats nutz....it is a programable ingnition with a chip in the key and the locksmith says...big bill....anyone know what the hell?
thanks!! lol btw
thanks!! lol btw
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email this guy see if he can help you he is from a focus forum and works for ford. he can send you a new ignition cylinder based off your vin, i dont know give it a try, explain your issue to him with as much detail as possible b16sir1991@yahoo.com
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Thanks for the tip....I sent it to the dealership...$128 cdn for the part prolly 1.5 hrs to install....I am glad that is was not -40 outside with my new son in the car. The for sale sign goes on it when it comes back......I am done with it.... maybe I should get a toyota.
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toyotas defiantly have problems too, but im not gonna convince you otherwise im sure, anyways your explorer is almost 10 years old, things will wear out. good luck with the sale of your vehicle and good luck with what ever you end up getting
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