First of all, you will have to pull the steering wheel with a puller suited for the job,
when you have the wheel off, turn the key to the on position, then using a small Phillips screwdriver, press the pin located on the cylinder lock housing, the key and lock
should pull out, if not , slightly wiggle the lock back and forth until it comes out. Replacement will run about 7-12.00$, The electrical ignition switch about 12-27.00$..
I am not completely sure how to do this myself, but I can get you started as I am researching this question myself. Haynes manual doesn't say how to replace the electronic switch. You may or may not be able to figure this out better than me and the rest of the way if I get you started.
Getting the lock cylinder outThe first part is really quite easy I found out. I know you have to disconnect the battery first so the car will not turn on, and so the air bags will not be triggered, and to protect the electrical system.
Then turn the ignition key to the run position and at the same time press the lock pin in that is on the bottom of the lock on the bottom of the column right under the position of the key lock.
Now while doing all of this pull the lock cylinder out. You may have to move the lock back and forth to get the pin to depress. Use a small 1/8 inch punch or screwdriver to press it in. You will notice that the back of the lock mechanism goes through the switch and they turn together when attached.
Now take the the top and bottom covers off of the steering column. I have a feeling the switch is under the top cover and easy to get to with a couple of screws holding it in.
From other experiences with different types of cars you may have to take the steering wheel off to get inside the column. To do that take the screws out from behind the steering wheel which hold the airbag mechanism in place on the front of the steering wheel. Be gentle and careful not to discharge the airbag. Next there is a bolt in the center of the steering wheel to remove. Depending on which method I just mentioned, those are the two ways u may need to use.
The ignition (electrical) switch is located on the steering column and most times on the bottom. Remove the panel from the drivers side to expose the steering column. There should be two torx screws holding it in place. Remove the screws and pull down, remove the wiring harness and take to your local parts distributor. Don't forget to disconnect the battery prior to starting and electrical project.
For a 96 - 99 Sable disconnect the battery cables wait two minutes, then turn ignition key lock cylinder to the run position, insert a 1/8 inch pin punch or cylinder tool into the hole at the bottom of the steering column cover surrounding the lock cylinder. Depress the punch while pulling out on the lock cylinder which will remove it from the column housing.
Replacing a Not-Working Lock CylinderNOTE Be careful! Don't drill anything but the pin hole straight in
Test it out and put everything back together - don't forget the battery cable too.
Remove lower bevel cover and turn ignition to run position,depress pin in bottom of switch and pull
If it will turn with the key in it you turn it and turn your steering wheel, look either under or straight ahead for a little button type thing that you must push in and pull out the cylinder, either that or you must drill your cylinder so you can turn it, or use a puller and pull out the inside of the cylinder, then find the button to pull out the housing.
first i would check your coil, if its good, check your ignition switch.
when you turn your key and you only hear humming noise, the problem will most likely be that the starter is not engaging the fly wheel, its turning but is not sliding forward to do its job. have the starter check.
you pull the steering wheel off and underneath you will see a hole with a pin in it. turn your switch to the run position and push the pin up and it should come out I have a 83 f-150 and replaced all the keys in it. There is a pin below the ign switch you knock out then pull out the key switch. let me know if it helped!
I've never done it but here are some instructions: IGNITION KEY LOCK CYLINDER 1. Disconnect negative battery terminal 2. Remove the steering wheel 3. Pry the lock plate cover off, using two screwdrivers. 4. Push the lock ring in sufficiently to allow removal of the ring retainer with two screwdrivers. 5. Remove the lock plate. 6. Remove the retaining screw and remove the turn signal lever. 7. Remove the three retaining screws and the hazard switch button. 8. Remove the trim panel from benieath the steering column to gain access to the turn signal switch harness. 9. Unplug the switch electrical connector. 10. Pull the turn signal switch up sufficiently to provide access to the ignition switch. 11. With the dey in the On position, remove the ignition warning buzzer switch contacts with needlenose pliers. 12. Remove the switch retaining screw. 13. Withdraw the switch from the steering column. IGNITION SWITCH 1. Unbolt the steering column bracket from the dash and lower the column. 2. Unplug the electrical connector from the switch. 3. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. Remove the two screws securing the switch to the steering column and remove the switch. GOOD LLLUCK!!!
Beause there is probably a short/bad connection in the switch, or the blower motor itself
How to drill out ignition switch on 1985 ford f150?
it could be something wrong with the ignition switch, and or alarm
Remove the retaining ring at the top of your 1985 Chevy ignition switch. Slide the ignition switch out and remove the wiring harness. Reverse the process to install the new ignition switch.
The 1985 Chevrolet El Camino ignition switch can be removed by loosening the retaining ring at the top of the switch. The switch will slide out. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition switch.
Remove the switch by boring out the rivets holding it in place. The cylinder will come out easily once you get the lock free from its casing.
top of colum under dash
You're going to have to unbolt the steering column and drop it down. The ignition switch will be on the top of the column along with your high beam switch. Unbolt the switch then unplug it.
i have 85 cavalier how you get key cycliner out
Yes , the 4.9 liter / 300 cubic inch inline six cylinder engine in a 1985 Ford F-150 has electronic ignition ( no points )
The actual problem is the starter continues to turn after key is turned off and pulled out of ignition.
You have to remove the steering wheel, and it requires special tools.
The main Ignition wire from the switch is dark blue, look under your steering column, and there are screws to separate a piece of plastic, directly behind your steering wheel, and you will see the dark blue wire coming from the switch