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Old 10-30-2009, 05:09 PM
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It starts up fine, but the turn signals, break lights, a/c don't work. If i back the ignition a tad towards the off position the dash lights flash and everything will work. I've tried cleaning the area, but it didn't help. Im thinking it needs to be replaced, but can't find any info on doing it. Anyone ever replace one?
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Old 10-30-2009, 05:24 PM
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its easy, take the plastic off around the column, turn the key to the on positiion. There is a little button that holds the cylinder to the column, push it in and pull the cylinder out.. It can be done in minutes
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I got the same problem didnt know it was that easy to fix cool...Seems like all the older Fords have the same problem
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Originally Posted by primetime5.0
its easy, take the plastic off around the column, turn the key to the on positiion. There is a little button that holds the cylinder to the column, push it in and pull the cylinder out.. It can be done in minutes
That's not the problem. It's in the electrical portion of the ignition switch located under the dash on the column. The key cylinder is just mechanical, nothing more.
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Old 10-30-2009, 07:55 PM
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change the electrical portion of the ignition switch its only $10 and takes 10 mins to change
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Originally Posted by PRO50SC
That's not the problem. It's in the electrical portion of the ignition switch located under the dash on the column. The key cylinder is just mechanical, nothing more.
what he said!!!!!^^^^^^he knows what's up...listen to BIG "B"
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Old 10-30-2009, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PRO50SC
That's not the problem. It's in the electrical portion of the ignition switch located under the dash on the column. The key cylinder is just mechanical, nothing more.
So do I need to just replace the wire connecting to the igniton switch? thanx for the response everyone.
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no just the switch itself
this:http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...dName=Duralast
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he asked how to replace the cylinder, i gave him the answer..
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Old 10-31-2009, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by mustangsneverdie
Is there a special tool to remove the 2 screws from the switch or do you have to drill them out?

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