i have a 96 town car... miss placed the keys and really needed the car moved.. dealership said they couldnt help so i called a locksmith..locksmith said they could do it but pricing would start at $125... after watching this video.. i did it myself took all of 5 minutes... got the new cylinder from autozone... total cost 25 bucks... sweet.... great video.... thanks so much big gene from the motorcity
Thanks so much it was so easy on my nephews 92 mercury Grand Marques. I had given up taking the dash apart. I put it back together watched your video and five minutes later i had the new ignition switch in. Excellent video and explanation of how the cylinders work.
Yeah man. Flynn and I worked all night on trying to get that thing started and had a neighbor come out and yell at us because it was 11 at night christmas eve and we were hammering a screw driver in the ignition so we had to stop. next morning we found your video and it only took us 5-10 min and we got it started. Thanks for the video post it was a life saver christmas day haha
100% true, my wife has a 96 Windstar and I did try it and it work. A great Thanks from Puerto Rico, you just saved my day. Because my wife sed if I don’t fix it she was going to kill me.
Thank you Thank you Thank you..... I was stuck in the middle of replacing my no-key lock cylinder, and your video finally clued me in on drilling out the lock bar. After watching, it took 5 minutes to finish the project.
Thanks a lot, you saved me!! i lost my keys to my 93 e-250 and not a single place was open (christmas day) i drilled it out the ignition and it started right up with a little force.
Thanks very much. I hope that other locksmiths who are just beginning in the field will have something to reference, as they get involved in the varied task that we face, daily.
Hey man ... This worked on my 1994 F150 the Steering wheel was locked an couldn't get the key to turn, I've been messing with it for a full day until i found your video ... thank you so much bud .... your a genius
I tried to drill it but I ended up breaking a bit and it was pretty hard. I ended up picking the lock and getting it to turn so it all worked out anyway. Excellent video too! I think my lock was a little different, I didn't see the side bar on mine after I got it out. I have to swap out my Subaru ignition next before the key quits working all together. It looks like basically the same procedure with the pin. Thanks for the video.
Thanks! I'd all but given up on my Pontiac, but I think this'll work. I'm going to try it tomorrow afternoon. With any luck, it'll be on the road again soon. The stealership wants way more than the car is worth to fix what appears to be a VERY common problem in the Grand Am.
Thanks for viewing my channel, Coy. That breakage happens, from time to time, on those models. But, a long pair of tweesers should be the right tool, when used, to remove that piece from the rear of the cylinder. Thanks again, Will
Hey man, thanks for the excellent video, right now my 98 e150 is sitting in a parking lot and cant get the key to turn at all, so gotta do surgery here. Hope goes well, thanks for great video.
GREETINGS Sir. Extreme amounts of thank you are extended your way for the making of thbis video. My day and the days of many other have been saved by you! I am forever in your debt and can only hope to someday repay you!!! :)
great vid my f 250s ignition would not turn with a key,used this Technic and it took about 5 min to drill and switch out with new lock cylinder awesome!!! thanks worked like a charm
i am a locksmith and i am just learning to do cars. awesome detailed videos by the way. could i call you if i ever have a locksmith question because i believe you are very informative
Thanks for watching my channel. Yes, you can start your vehicle. It's a bit tricky, because of the metal piece that's covered by that green (or orange) plastic piece at the base of your ignition (inside of cylinder). But, it can be done. Thanks again, Will
i totally love the pimp music that starts when he first put the new ignition in. all of sudden this slow love song starts going off and i start thinking of marvin gaye.
Your '98 E250 uses the Ford 8-cut system. It's a bit different, but can be carefully removed, when there is no key that can be made, using the appropriate tools.
Thanks for viewing my channel. You've asked a very important question, especially since most Fords from 1996 to current use the Ford 8-cut system. The "best" way to remove your ignition is with a key. If your ignition and doors used the same key; a locksmith can generate a working key for your ignition (8-cut), using the door lock (6-cut). They will know how to obtain the 2 extra cuts. Thanks again, Will
@vittoriofelice Thanks for viewing my channel. Your local Locksmith can cut a new key for the door lock cylinder, and match (Recode) a new Ignition lock cylinder, so that the same key works. Better yet, they can remove the broken key from your lock, and make you a completely new key (as long as you have both pieces). Again, thanks for viewing my channel. I hope this helps you.
Thanks for asking. Please ensure that ALL interferance at the face of the Ignition housing is removed. To provide you with more accurate info; I need to know the year of the vehicle. It's important, because some later models have a different process, required to remove the ignition. Thanks again, Will
Thanks for viewing my channel. There is no "key code" on the ignition lock, or any lock cylinder on your ford-type vehicle. A locksmith would use the depth of each tumbler, and determine what is the key code for the vehicle. Thanks again for viewing my channel. Regards, Will
I used to steal f250 and f350s back a few years ago when I was a meth addict. There's a cpl way to get that out. U mentioned the slide hammer and that way works amazing. But the quicker way is with a set of vice grips. When u pop that bezel off the tumbler sticks out enough that you can clamp a set of vice grips on and just push and pull hard and she will bust and start the truck. That worked on 99-07 Ford superduty f250 and f350s. I don't know if a slide hammer does damage to the column or of vice grips would cause damage to it either. Whether it just breaks the tumbler or wat. But this took way too long
Thanks for watching. Your Tahoe has a different style ignition. This Ford 10-cut removal procedure will not work. If you have a key, your ignition can be removed very easy. If you do not have a key, your ignition is best removed by picking the sidebar until recessed, rotating the ignition to the "start" position, then using the poke hole on top of your ignition housing, depress the retainer and remove the ignition. A new key can be generated at that time or ignition can be replaced.
Thanks for asking. If I were looking at your situation (personally); If due to exceeding M.A.C. requirements on door lock pos 5 & 6 you are unable to match pos 1 & 2 of the ign.; remove the tumblers in positions 1 & 2 on the ignition, and make cuts 7,8,9 & 10 (ign) to complete the key for your existing locks. Buying a "pre-coded" ignition won't always allow you to match up the existing door key, unless the ign is missing pos 1 & 2.
I need to do this replacement on a 93 mercury sable which looks to have the same design. Right now I just need to unlock the steering wheel so i can load it onto a trailer. Will drilling out the ignition and turning the key to the on position unlock the steering wheel? thank you!
@DjScPulse Locksmith rates vary from State to State. I would definitely recommend a Locksmith do the job. However, I would not try to tell the Locksmith how to do the do, unless they ask. Locksmiths take lots of pride in their ability to perform. But, it may have to be extracted by drilling.
Mine cyclinder goes in turn the vehicle and runs it but doesnt go all the way back and can not take the key. Im going nuts. Working on several hours I can not get it right.
Toyota Corolla 98. Oh sorry, the problem i had i had was that the key position was not all the way in the Acc. position, and i thought the pin was pushing in (but it was not). I manage to put key in Acc. position (after many attempts), and immediately felt the pin push in all the way. and replaced the cylinder (Yesss). Well, out of curiosity, lets say that i would not have been able to put the key in accessory, what would have been the approach to take cylinder out
i have the same truck and same problem but the different is my only key broke inside the cylinder.... how can i use the door key for the new lock? i didnt understand that part very well
why drill the lock?? its quicker to pick the lock. no damage, no drill, no mess. then strip it and repair and make new key. cheaper than a new cylinder and key will match doors
I ended up picking the lock and I put an aftermarket ignition lock in it. We just found the old keys the other day and I tried to take my keys down and have them cut the other part of the key to match my door but it didn't work. They said that the door and the ignition share the 5th notch. What do you suggest I do? Should I take out my ignition out and have it re-keyed to match the old key so I can use it to open the door locks too? It's a 92 Ford Taurus. Any suggestion would be great. Thank you
Thanks for the great video!! I'm looking for the green retainer and h-plate.I can't seem to find them.is there another name for them?Thanks and please let me know.
anyone know why my starter wont disengage when i pull the ignition acuater shaft is pulled back. i have been starting it using plyers to push the rod but now when i pull it back starter continues to crank with ingine running?
Thanks for viewing my channel. Yes, where there is no key for remove the ignition on your Taurus; this procedure will work to remove the ignition lock cylinder. The cylinder must then be replaced. Thanks again for viewing my channel. I hope this helps. Regards, Will
@DjScPulse Your Tahoe has a different style ignition. This Ford procedure will not work. If you do not have a key, your ignition should be picked to "ON", then (using the poke hole on top of the housing) depress the retainer and remove the ignition. Other methods may activate your "Vehicle Theft Detterent" system (VTD). Need more info, just let me know. Thanks for watching. Will
Hi Will. I am trying to purchase a 1997 F350 and the current owner has misplaced the key. Will this work on that year/model truck? I am hoping that he finds the key..... if not I will be attempting a cylinder removal around mid-July myself. Thanks in advance.
i have corolla, that that the cylinder locks up, does not want to completely turn with the key on. so we have to play around with it, andn get the normally we can get the cylinder to turn. I want to replace it, i tried putting in accessory and pushing the pin( and i manage to push it. but i cant pull the cylinder out. any ideas.
I must have done something wrong and then wrong again and again and again... LOL Yes, I have snapped atlas 4 bits - A couple smalls and then went bigger with the same result. Now I have a mess. I was able to turn it with force using a screw driver in the key hole and a pair of visegrips for leverage. It doesn't turn easily nor does it turn on any power or start the vehicle. I'm working on a 1992 E350 turned C-class that the key has gone missing on during its 7 month parking. Any ideas as to what I should try next? Drill out the actual key hole?
+Scott Bumpous Yes, Scott: this process will work on your Bronco. Your ignition is a bit older, and the "retainer" (little button you push in to release the ignition), may be a bit hidden underneath your housing; but the same procedure will work. Thanks for asking.
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i have a 96 town car... miss placed the keys and really needed the car moved.. dealership said they couldnt help so i called a locksmith..locksmith said they could do it but pricing would start at $125... after watching this video.. i did it myself took all of 5 minutes... got the new cylinder from autozone... total cost 25 bucks... sweet.... great video.... thanks so much big gene from the motorcity
Just did it on my 1995 Ford F250. Only took about 15 minutes. You rock dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When i'm almost starting to appreciate foreign cars i see something like this and i get back to normal,thanks for the video Bro.
Thanks so much it was so easy on my nephews 92 mercury Grand Marques. I had given up taking the dash apart. I put it back together watched your video and five minutes later i had the new ignition switch in. Excellent video and explanation of how the cylinders work.
Yeah man. Flynn and I worked all night on trying to get that thing started and had a neighbor come out and yell at us because it was 11 at night christmas eve and we were hammering a screw driver in the ignition so we had to stop. next morning we found your video and it only took us 5-10 min and we got it started. Thanks for the video post it was a life saver christmas day haha
100% true, my wife has a 96 Windstar and I did try it and it work. A great Thanks from Puerto Rico, you just saved my day. Because my wife sed if I don’t fix it she was going to kill me.
Thank you Thank you Thank you..... I was stuck in the middle of replacing my no-key lock cylinder, and your video finally clued me in on drilling out the lock bar. After watching, it took 5 minutes to finish the project.
Thanks a lot, you saved me!! i lost my keys to my 93 e-250 and not a single place was open (christmas day) i drilled it out the ignition and it started right up with a little force.
Thanks very much. I hope that other locksmiths who are just beginning in the field will have something to reference, as they get involved in the varied task that we face, daily.
Hey man ... This worked on my 1994 F150 the Steering wheel was locked an couldn't get the key to turn, I've been messing with it for a full day until i found your video ... thank you so much bud .... your a genius
I tried to drill it but I ended up breaking a bit and it was pretty hard. I ended up picking the lock and getting it to turn so it all worked out anyway. Excellent video too! I think my lock was a little different, I didn't see the side bar on mine after I got it out. I have to swap out my Subaru ignition next before the key quits working all together. It looks like basically the same procedure with the pin. Thanks for the video.
Thanks! I'd all but given up on my Pontiac, but I think this'll work. I'm going to try it tomorrow afternoon.
With any luck, it'll be on the road again soon.
The stealership wants way more than the car is worth to fix what appears to be a VERY common problem in the Grand Am.
Thanks! Saved me from a head ache.
I feel confident now I can replace the failing ignition lock cylinder on my 1994 F150. Thank you very much for the informative video : )
You have saved me a ton of work and repair bills, thanks man !!!
Hey Bill, thanks for the video. I followed your instruction and it worked flawlessly. you saved my time and frustration. thank you!!!
Thanks for viewing my channel, Coy. That breakage happens, from time to time, on those models. But, a long pair of tweesers should be the right tool, when used, to remove that piece from the rear of the cylinder.
Thanks again,
Will
Hey man, thanks for the excellent video, right now my 98 e150 is sitting in a parking lot and cant get the key to turn at all, so gotta do surgery here. Hope goes well, thanks for great video.
GREETINGS Sir. Extreme amounts of thank you are extended your way for the making of thbis video. My day and the days of many other have been saved by you! I am forever in your debt and can only hope to someday repay you!!! :)
Awsome ... You totally saved me a Buck .... Big thanks from the heart of the Ozarks !!!! in the Good ol USA !!
Best video yet on how to fix this.
great vid my f 250s ignition would not turn with a key,used this Technic and it took about 5 min to drill and switch out with new lock cylinder awesome!!! thanks worked like a charm
Great production. Very helpful
Thank your for a perfect explanation of the Ford 10 cut!
i am a locksmith and i am just learning to do cars. awesome detailed videos by the way. could i call you if i ever have a locksmith question because i believe you are very informative
Thanks for watching my channel. Yes, you can start your vehicle. It's a bit tricky, because of the metal piece that's covered by that green (or orange) plastic piece at the base of your ignition (inside of cylinder). But, it can be done.
Thanks again,
Will
Thank you soooo much! I also have a 2006 Ford focus, this was perfect!!!!
i totally love the pimp music that starts when he first put the new ignition in. all of sudden this slow love song starts going off and i start thinking of marvin gaye.
Your '98 E250 uses the Ford 8-cut system. It's a bit different, but can be carefully removed, when there is no key that can be made, using the appropriate tools.
Thanks this totally save the day. It works on a 1995 ford windstar.
thank you for sharing your knowledge. I followed your advice it worked just like your video . good to know you . san diego ca.
I just swapped one of these on an 89 ford ranger - it picked over in seconds with ford grand master picks.
Thanks for viewing my channel. You've asked a very important question, especially since most Fords from 1996 to current use the Ford 8-cut system. The "best" way to remove your ignition is with a key. If your ignition and doors used the same key; a locksmith can generate a working key for your ignition (8-cut), using the door lock (6-cut). They will know how to obtain the 2 extra cuts.
Thanks again,
Will
@vittoriofelice Thanks for viewing my channel. Your local Locksmith can cut a new key for the door lock cylinder, and match (Recode) a new Ignition lock cylinder, so that the same key works. Better yet, they can remove the broken key from your lock, and make you a completely new key (as long as you have both pieces). Again, thanks for viewing my channel. I hope this helps you.
Thanks for asking. Please ensure that ALL interferance at the face of the Ignition housing is removed. To provide you with more accurate info; I need to know the year of the vehicle. It's important, because some later models have a different process, required to remove the ignition.
Thanks again,
Will
Thanks for viewing my channel. There is no "key code" on the ignition lock, or any lock cylinder on your ford-type vehicle. A locksmith would use the depth of each tumbler, and determine what is the key code for the vehicle. Thanks again for viewing my channel.
Regards,
Will
@tybo09 Thank you very much. Glad to have been of help to your situation. Good luck.
I used to steal f250 and f350s back a few years ago when I was a meth addict. There's a cpl way to get that out. U mentioned the slide hammer and that way works amazing. But the quicker way is with a set of vice grips. When u pop that bezel off the tumbler sticks out enough that you can clamp a set of vice grips on and just push and pull hard and she will bust and start the truck. That worked on 99-07 Ford superduty f250 and f350s. I don't know if a slide hammer does damage to the column or of vice grips would cause damage to it either. Whether it just breaks the tumbler or wat. But this took way too long
Thanks for watching. Your Tahoe has a different style ignition. This Ford 10-cut removal procedure will not work. If you have a key, your ignition can be removed very easy. If you do not have a key, your ignition is best removed by picking the sidebar until recessed, rotating the ignition to the "start" position, then using the poke hole on top of your ignition housing, depress the retainer and remove the ignition. A new key can be generated at that time or ignition can be replaced.
Thanks for asking. If I were looking at your situation (personally); If due to exceeding M.A.C. requirements on door lock pos 5 & 6 you are unable to match pos 1 & 2 of the ign.; remove the tumblers in positions 1 & 2 on the ignition, and make cuts 7,8,9 & 10 (ign) to complete the key for your existing locks. Buying a "pre-coded" ignition won't always allow you to match up the existing door key, unless the ign is missing pos 1 & 2.
@flynnsizemore Merry Christmas! This makes it all worthwhile...the joy of sharing...the thrill of helping others. Thanks for your feedback.
Will
What a nice video. God Bless You always!
I need to do this replacement on a 93 mercury sable which looks to have the same design. Right now I just need to unlock the steering wheel so i can load it onto a trailer. Will drilling out the ignition and turning the key to the on position unlock the steering wheel? thank you!
@DjScPulse Locksmith rates vary from State to State. I would definitely recommend a Locksmith do the job. However, I would not try to tell the Locksmith how to do the do, unless they ask. Locksmiths take lots of pride in their ability to perform. But, it may have to be extracted by drilling.
To everyone turn key on on position and stick screwdriver in a hole and it pulls right out 1minute to replace
Thanks for watching my channel. Yes, it will work.
Thanks again,
Will
I have an 05 Chevy equinox and I know my tumbler is bad can I just stick something in the hole to release the ignition or do I have to drill
Just curious,why didn't you use try out keys on the ignition?
Mine cyclinder goes in turn the vehicle and runs it but doesnt go all the way back and can not take the key. Im going nuts. Working on several hours I can not get it right.
very good and clear video
Toyota Corolla 98. Oh sorry, the problem i had i had was that the key position was not all the way in the Acc. position, and i thought the pin was pushing in (but it was not). I manage to put key in Acc. position (after many attempts), and immediately felt the pin push in all the way. and replaced the cylinder (Yesss). Well, out of curiosity, lets say that i would not have been able to put the key in accessory, what would have been the approach to take cylinder out
will this work on a 94 ford e150. if so what size drill bit do i use and great vid by the way.
it does work just did it you are the man😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
first i like say thank for a video Excellent with details make enjoyable i have a question a have a 1998 Ford Van v10 maybe work same way ?
i have the same truck and same problem but the different is my only key broke inside the cylinder.... how can i use the door key for the new lock? i didnt understand that part very well
nice one done howz it from maui
@CAMLITE Thanks for watching. I'll keep posting as often as I can, so that people can enjoy the same thing you've experienced. Thanks again.
Will
why drill the lock?? its quicker to pick the lock. no damage, no drill, no mess. then strip it and repair and make new key. cheaper than a new cylinder and key will match doors
what kind of drill bit did you use? Cobalt drill bits?
do you necessarily have to drill
Thanks. really good help.
like your style bro
I ended up picking the lock and I put an aftermarket ignition lock in it. We just found the old keys the other day and I tried to take my keys down and have them cut the other part of the key to match my door but it didn't work. They said that the door and the ignition share the 5th notch. What do you suggest I do? Should I take out my ignition out and have it re-keyed to match the old key so I can use it to open the door locks too? It's a 92 Ford Taurus. Any suggestion would be great. Thank you
Will that procedure work on a 1990 F250?
Thanks for the great video!! I'm looking for the green retainer and h-plate.I can't seem to find them.is there another name for them?Thanks and please let me know.
anyone know why my starter wont disengage when i pull the ignition acuater shaft is pulled back. i have been starting it using plyers to push the rod but now when i pull it back starter continues to crank with ingine running?
Thanks for viewing my channel. Yes, where there is no key for remove the ignition on your Taurus; this procedure will work to remove the ignition lock cylinder. The cylinder must then be replaced.
Thanks again for viewing my channel. I hope this helps.
Regards,
Will
Will this work on my 1999 ford expedition
Will this work on my 1999 ford expedition
@DjScPulse Your Tahoe has a different style ignition. This Ford procedure will not work. If you do not have a key, your ignition should be picked to "ON", then (using the poke hole on top of the housing) depress the retainer and remove the ignition. Other methods may activate your "Vehicle Theft Detterent" system (VTD). Need more info, just let me know. Thanks for watching.
Will
This should work very well on your '94 F150. Same type cylinder.
Great video! Can you tell me the proper place to drill out a ignition on a 03 ford focus?
I have a 2001 ford van E350 with no key, What is the easist way to remove it so that i can put in a new ignition key. Also so it can open doors.
Hi Will. I am trying to purchase a 1997 F350 and the current owner has misplaced the key. Will this work on that year/model truck? I am hoping that he finds the key..... if not I will be attempting a cylinder removal around mid-July myself.
Thanks in advance.
was that jimi?
wow I sure hope you are still on here! I have an 91 windstar, lost key and Ford can't help. can you?
+Tracey Rozwalka
Yes, Tracey, this process will work on your '91 Ford. No problem. Thanks for asking.
Shooooot. Its an 01...I mistyped.
Okay. There is a very different procedure for that. I recommend a Locksmith perform that procedure.
Thank you.
Hi how do we do this for a 1984 ford 150
i have corolla, that that the cylinder locks up, does not want to completely turn with the key on. so we have to play around with it, andn get the normally we can get the cylinder to turn. I want to replace it, i tried putting in accessory and pushing the pin( and i manage to push it. but i cant pull the cylinder out. any ideas.
I must have done something wrong and then wrong again and again and again... LOL Yes, I have snapped atlas 4 bits - A couple smalls and then went bigger with the same result. Now I have a mess. I was able to turn it with force using a screw driver in the key hole and a pair of visegrips for leverage. It doesn't turn easily nor does it turn on any power or start the vehicle. I'm working on a 1992 E350 turned C-class that the key has gone missing on during its 7 month parking. Any ideas as to what I should try next? Drill out the actual key hole?
I'm replacing a ignition switch for a 1993 Lincoln town car and (the switch)won't go all the way in?it's suppose to be the same>
Awesome!
What kind of drill bit are you using?
Will this work on a 92 Ford Taurus?
this will work for a 94 f150 xlt?
How to remove a 8 cut no key?
will this work on a 85 f250
+Raymond Nutter Yes, it will work.
can u do that too on a 97 ford explore ? thanks i loss my keys
Me too on my 89 Ranger
thanks
Can I do this with a 1988 Bronco II? I couldn't put key into the cylinder.
+Scott Bumpous
Yes, Scott: this process will work on your Bronco. Your ignition is a bit older, and the "retainer" (little button you push in to release the ignition), may be a bit hidden underneath your housing; but the same procedure will work. Thanks for asking.
@@willm837 Thanks
I know I may sound stupid I'm just jumping thru random car unlocking videos ... What is a ford 10? Lol