Replaced the ignition switch. Just cant get keylock cylinder to seat.and.lock. Looks like plastic "pin" in key cylinder and plastic pin in housing. Ignition switch actuator pin?

SOUND LIKE IGNITION SWITCH KEYLOCK CYLINDER BROKEN. IN WHICH YOU CANT GET CAR OUT OF PARK.THE KEY LOCK CYLINDER BY TURNING THE KEY.IT MOVES A GEAR AND RACK ASSEMBLY THAT IN TURN MOVES THE IGNITION SWITCH ACTUATOR ROD AND PLUNGER TO VARIOUS POSITIONS REQUIRED FOR PERFORMING IGNITION SWITCH FUNCTIONS. IF KEYLOCK BROKEN YOU WONT BEABLE TO TURN IGNITION KEY OR GET CAR OUT OF PARK.

The ignition switch on Mercury Sable is integrated into the ignition cylinder. When this switch fails, you may need to purchase a special switch from a Ford dealership if the switch used a wireless transponder.


Instructions for NON Functional Cylinder (Cylinder will Not Turn or No Keys ):
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Using locking pliers, twist the cylinder cap until it separates from the lock cylinder.
4. Using a 3/8 in. (10mm) diameter drill bit, drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot approximately 13/4 in. (44mm) until the lock cylinder releases from its breakaway base. Remove the lock cylinder and drill shavings from the lock cylinder housing.
5. Remove the retainer, washer, ignition switch and actuator. Thoroughly clean all drill shavings and other foreign materials from the casting.
6. Inspect the lock cylinder housing for damage from the removal operation. If the housing is damaged, it must be replaced.

To install:
1. Replace the lock cylinder housing, if damaged.
2. Install the actuator and ignition switch.
3. Install the trim and electrical parts.
4. Install the ignition lock cylinder.
5. Install the steering wheel.
6. Connect the negative battery cable, then check the lock cylinder operation.


Instructions for Functional Cylinder ( Cylinder will Turn with Key):
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Turn the lock cylinder key to the RUN position.
3. Using a 1/8 in. (3mm) diameter wire pin or a small drift, depress the lock cylinder retaining pin through the access hole in the upper steering column shroud (under the ignition lock cylinder) while pulling out on the lock cylinder. Remove the lock cylinder from the column.

To install:
1. Install the lock cylinder by turning it to the RUN position and depressing the retaining pin. Insert the lock cylinder into its housing. Make sure the cylinder is fully seated and aligned in the interlocking washer before turning the key to the OFF position. This will permit the cylinder retaining pin to extend into the cylinder housing.
2. Rotate the lock cylinder using the lock cylinder key, to ensure correct mechanical operation in all positions.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.


Door Lock:
When a lock cylinder must be replaced, replace both sides as a set to avoid carrying an extra set of keys.
1. Remove the door trim panel and watershield.
2. Remove the clip attaching the lock cylinder rod to the lock cylinder.
3. Pry the lock cylinder out of the slot in the door.


To install:
1. Work the lock cylinder assembly into the outer door panel.
2. Install the cylinder retainer into the slot and push the retainer onto the lock cylinder.
3. Connect the lock cylinder rod to the lock cylinder and install the clip. Lock and unlock the door to check for proper operation.
4. Install the watershield and door trim panel


Hope this helps.

Ignition Lock Cylinder REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Functional Lock The following procedure applies to vehicles that have functional lock cylinders. Such cylinders either have a key available or known key numbers from which a key can be made.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Turn the lock cylinder key to the RUN position.
3. Using a 1?8 in. (3mm) diameter wire pin or a small drift, depress the lock cylinder retaining pin through the access hole in the upper steering column shroud (under the ignition lock cylinder) while pulling out on the lock cylinder. Remove the lock cylinder from the column. Fig. 1: Using the key, turn the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position, then depress the retaining pin using a wire pin or small drift
   To install:
   
4. Install the lock cylinder by turning it to the RUN position and depressing the retaining pin. Insert the lock cylinder into its housing. Make sure the cylinder is fully seated and aligned in the interlocking washer before turning the key to the OFF position. This will permit the cylinder retaining pin to extend into the cylinder housing.
5. Rotate the lock cylinder using the lock cylinder key, to ensure correct mechanical operation in all positions.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Non-Functional Lock The following procedure applies to vehicles in which the ignition lock is inoperative and the lock cylinder cannot be rotated due to a lost or broken key, unknown key number or a lock cylinder cap that has been damaged and/or broken to the extent that the lock cylinder cannot be rotated. 1986-90 VEHICLES

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel. For details, please refer to the procedure located earlier in this section.
3. Remove the two trim shroud halves after removing the three attaching screws.
4. Disengage the electrical connector from the key warning switch.
5. Using a 1?8 in. (3mm) diameter drill, carefully drill out the retaining pin, being careful not to drill deeper than 1?2 in. (13mm).
6. Place a suitable chisel at the base of the ignition lock cylinder cap, then, using a suitable hammer, strike the chisel with sharp blows to break the cap away from the lock cylinder.
7. Using a 3?8 in. (10mm) diameter drill, carefully drill down the middle of the ignition key slot approximately 1 3?4 in. (44mm) until the lock cylinder breaks loose from its breakaway base. Remove the lock cylinder and drill shavings from the lock cylinder housing.
8. Remove the retainer, washer, ignition switch and actuator. Thoroughly clean all the drill shavings from the casting.
9. Inspect the lock cylinder housing for damage from the removal operation. To install:
   
10. Replace the lock cylinder housing if it was damaged.
11. Install the actuator and ignition switch.
12. Install the trim and electrical parts.
13. Install a new ignition lock cylinder.
14. Install the steering wheel. For details, please refer to the procedure located earlier in this section.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.
16. Check the lock cylinder operation.

1991-95 VEHICLES

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Using locking pliers, twist the cylinder cap until it separates from the lock cylinder.
4. Using a 3?8 in. (10mm) diameter drill bit, drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot approximately 1 3?4 in. (44mm) until the lock cylinder releases from its breakaway base. Remove the lock cylinder and drill shavings from the lock cylinder housing.
5. Remove the retainer, washer, ignition switch and actuator. Thoroughly clean all drill shavings and other foreign materials from the casting.
6. Inspect the lock cylinder housing for damage from the removal operation. If the housing is damaged, it must be replaced. To install:
   
7. Replace the lock cylinder housing, if damaged.
8. Install the actuator and ignition switch.
9. Install the trim and electrical parts.
10. Install the ignition lock cylinder.
11. Install the steering wheel.
12. Connect the negative battery cable, then check the lock cylinder operation.

REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH TORX HEAD MOUNTING SCREWS DEPRESS THE IGNITION SWITCH RETAINING TABS THEN DETACH THE SWITCH FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. BEFORE INSTALLING THE IGNITION SWITCH MAKE SURE THAT THE KEY IS IN THE ON POSITION AND THE ACTUATOR SHAFT IN THE KEY LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING IS IN THE ON POSITION. ALSO MAKE SURE SQUARE RECEPTACLE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION.THEN INSTALL THE IGNITION SWITCH. MAKE SURE THAT THE RETAINING TABS SNAP IN TO PLACE. TO REMOVE KEYLOCK CYLINDER.PUT THE KEY LOCK CYLINDER IN THE ON POSITION, DEPRESS THE KEY LOCK CYLINDER

the actuator inside the sterring column that the lock cylinder turns is boken, this is a very complex job and is not for the home tech without a factory service manual.

Lock Cylinder Functional
Removal

1. NOTE: The following procedure applies to vehicles that have functional ignition switch lock cylinders (11582), lock cylinder keys are available for these vehicles or the lock cylinder key numbers are known and the proper key can be made.
   
   Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Turn ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN position.
   

1. Place a 3.17 mm (1/8-inch) diameter wire pin or small drift punch in hole in lower steering column shroud (3530) under ignition switch (11572). Press retaining pin while pulling out on ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it from steering column lock cylinder housing (3511).
   

Installation

1. Install ignition switch lock cylinder by turning it to RUN position. Insert ignition switch lock cylinder into steering column lock cylinder housing. Make sure ignition switch lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in interlocking washer before turning ignition switch lock cylinder to OFF position. This will permit cylinder retaining pin to extend into steering column tube flange hole.
   

1. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder, using lock cylinder key, to ensure correct mechanical operation in all positions.
   

1. Connect battery ground cable.
   

the ignition switch is the electrical part behind the lock cylinder where the key goes in.

Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
Lock Cylinder Functional
Removal

1. The following procedure applies to vehicles that have a functional ignition switch lock cylinder (11582) and keys. If the key numbers are known, the correct key can be made. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder to the RUN position.
   

1. Place a 3.17-mm (1/8-inch) diameter wire pin or small drift punch in the hole in the steering column shroud under the ignition switch lock cylinder. Depress the retaining pin while pulling out on the ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it from the housing of the steering column.
   

Installation

1. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder by turning it to the RUN position and depressing the retaining pin. Insert the ignition switch lock cylinder into the steering column housing. Make sure the ignition switch lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in the interlocking washer before turning the key to the OFF position. This will permit the retaining pin of the ignition switch lock cylinder to extend into the hole of the steering column.
   

1. Using the key, rotate the ignition switch lock cylinder to make sure of correct mechanical operation in all positions.
   

1. Connect the battery ground cable.
   

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Ignition Switch Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove the upper steering column shroud (3530) by removing the four or five self-tapping screws. Remove key release lever (3F527) (if equipped).
   

1. Remove lower steering column shroud.
   

1. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
   

1. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder (11582) to the RUN position.
   

1. Remove the two screws retaining ignition switch (11572).
   

1. Disengage the ignition switch from the actuator.
   

Item Part Number Description 1 11572 Ignition Switch 2 — Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Housing 3 — Slot in Lock/Column Assembly A — (Part of 11572) Pin B — Alignment Mark
Installation
NOTE: A new replacement ignition switch assembly will be set in the RUN position as received.

1. Adjust the ignition switch by sliding the carrier to the ignition switch RUN position.
   

1. Check to make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the RUN position. The RUN position is achieved by rotating the ignition switch lock cylinder approximately 90 degrees from the LOCK position.
   

1. Install the ignition switch into the actuator. It may be necessary to move the ignition switch slightly back and forth to align the ignition switch mounting holes with the lock cylinder housing threaded holes.
   

1. Install retaining screws. Tighten to 5.6-7.9 Nm (50-69 lb-in).
   

1. Connect electrical connector to ignition switch.
   

1. Connect battery ground cable. Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Check ignition switch for proper function, including START and ACC positions. Also, make certain that the column is in the LOCK position.
   

1. Install upper steering column shroud.
   

1. Install the lower steering column shroud and key release lever (if equipped).
   

REMOVAL

1. On models equipped with airbag, disarm airbag as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.
2. On all models, disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove ignition switch as described under STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEMS/COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES/IGNITION SWITCH.
4. Remove key light case from lock body, if equipped.
5. On 1989 Accord models, place ignition lock cylinder in the ACC position.
6. On except 1989 Accord, place ignition lock in the I position.
7. On all models, position suitable punch into hole on lock cylinder housing and depress pin, then remove lock cylinder from housing.

INSTALLATION

1. On 1989 Accord models, install ignition lock cylinder as follows:

1. Place ignition lock cylinder in the LOCK position.
2. Rotate key until it is almost at the ACC position, then insert lock cylinder until pin contacts housing.
3. Rotate key to ACC position, then push pin in and insert lock cylinder into housing until pin clicks into place.

1. On except 1989 Accord, install ignition lock cylinder as follows:

1. Place ignition lock cylinder in the O position.
2. Rotate key until it is almost at the I position, then insert lock cylinder until pin contacts housing.
3. Rotate key to I position, then push pin in and insert lock cylinder into housing until pin clicks into place.

1. Install ignition switch and connect battery ground cable.

SRS wire harness is routed near the ignition switch.

CAUTION:

• All SRS electrical wiring harnesses are covered with yellow outer insulation.
• Before disconnecting the SRS wire harness, install the short connector on the airbag.
• Replace the entire affected SRS harness assembly if it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.

IGNITION SWITCH

1. Remove the steering wheel, then remove the steering column covers.
2. Disconnect the 7-P connector from the under-dash fuse box.
3. Insert the key and turn it to "0."
4. Remove the 2 screws and replace the base of the switch.

Ignition Lock Cylinder
Ford Taurus/Sable 1986-1995 Repair Information





REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Functional Lock


The following procedure applies to vehicles that have functional lock cylinders. Such cylinders either have a key available or known key numbers from which a key can be made.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Turn the lock cylinder key to the RUN position.
   
3. Using a 1/8 in. (3mm) diameter wire pin or a small drift, depress the lock cylinder retaining pin through the access hole in the upper steering column shroud (under the ignition lock cylinder) while pulling out on the lock cylinder. Remove the lock cylinder from the column.
   

Using the key, turn the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position, then depress the retaining pin using a wire pin or small drift

To install:

1. Install the lock cylinder by turning it to the RUN position and depressing the retaining pin. Insert the lock cylinder into its housing. Make sure the cylinder is fully seated and aligned in the interlocking washer before turning the key to the OFF position. This will permit the cylinder retaining pin to extend into the cylinder housing.
   
2. Rotate the lock cylinder using the lock cylinder key, to ensure correct mechanical operation in all positions.
   
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
   

Non-Functional Lock
The following procedure applies to vehicles in which the ignition lock is inoperative and the lock cylinder cannot be rotated due to a lost or broken key, unknown key number or a lock cylinder cap that has been damaged and/or broken to the extent that the lock cylinder cannot be rotated.

You have to use a pin or paper lip to insert in hole in igmition switch to release the lock cylinder. The key has to be in "on" position I think.

Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) .

1. Turn lock cylinder key to RUN position.

1. Place a 3.17mm (1/8-inch) diameter wire pin or small drift punch in hole in upper steering column shroud (3530) under ignition switch . Press retaining pin while pulling out on ignition switch to remove it from lock cylinder housing (22074) .

Installation

1. Install ignition switch by turning it to RUN position and pressing retaining pin. Insert ignition switch into lock cylinder housing . Ensure ignition switch is fully seated and aligned in interlocking washer before turning key to OFF position. This will permit cylinder retaining pin to extend into lock cylinder housing hole.

1. Rotate ignition switch, using lock cylinder key, to ensure correct mechanical operation in all positions.

1. Connect battery ground cable.