2001 Ford Ignition Problem. My husband believes it is something to do in the steering column. We replaced the part where you put the key in and still nothing. :(
Re-check the electrical connections at the switch sometimes during replacement terminals become bent or even pushed back to prevent contact
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Did that all the connections are fine. My husband said there is a plastic rod that moves up and down below the steering column. Apparently it is broke, you aren't supposed to be able to move it freely. So i guess we get to take the column apart and see if it is actually broke. When you turn the key there is supposed to be some kind of resistance, there is none what so ever. Praying this is going to be an easy fix and not to expensive.
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SOURCE: I need to remove the ignition switch from a Ford
no, you have to have the switch in the on position, you either have to drill the ignition out (1/2" drillbit) or chisel the tumblers out of the cylinder... using excessive force may break the column...which is definatly way more $ than a lock cylinder. to be safe i would just use the chisel method... if you drill too far you will ruin the column also
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There is a sliding actuator that is in the steering column. It is spring loaded, this is what provides the resistance when you turn the key. It's what the rod that connects to the key lock assembly leads to. The bad news is that you have 2 choices, replace the steering column or destroy the cover to get to it. Sorry to tell you that.
SOURCE: 1997 Ford Taurus ignition switch was jammed and
the ignition switch is located under the dash at the bottom of the steering column.suspect a fault in the linkage connecting tumbler to switch.
It's most likely a vacuum line, look under your hood (close to the cowl panel) for a disconnected, cracked or broken vacuum line.
In some rear cases, it could be the vacuum switch (in dash). Or vacuum diaphragm (under dash).
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make sure the switch is aligned up with the slot in the switch assembly it fits one way
Yeah we did that. Still a no-go. I'm bale to drive it now, just have to start it from the relay switch.Yeah it may look like I stole it, lol but it gets me from point A to point B. Hopefully we'll get the pproblem fixed soon.
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