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Originally Posted by gcvt
Alright. I got the key in to the ignition and got it to turn to the ACC position. It will not turn far enough to crank the motor. Stuck a long allen wrench in the hole under the column to depress the little button but I still can't get the cylinder to slide out.
Any ideas?
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Sounds like the key and tumblers are in working order and there is damage to the cylinder keeping it from rotating to the run position. I would disconnect the battery to eliminate the chance of deploying the air bag. insert the key , then insert a strong flat blade screwdriver beside the key for some added torque (twist) . If that fails you can drill out the tumblers then the cylinder will rotate to run position and then depress retaining pin and remove cylinder. You can also drive the retaining pin in as much as you can with small center punch or nail set then using a slide hammer (dent puller) inserted into the ignition cylinder with a COARSE screw " bump " out the cylinder. NOTE: this may cause damage to the column because the retaining pin isn't fully depressed . And lastly here is the FORD procedure ...........
Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder - LOCK CYLINDER NON FUNCTIONAL
Removal
NOTE: The following procedure applies to vehicles in which the ignition lock is inoperative and the ignition switch lock cylinder cannot be rotated due to a lost or broken key, unknown key number, or a cap that has been damaged or broken to the extent that the ignition switch lock cylinder cannot be rotated.
Disconnect battery ground cable , then positive cable
Using channel lock or vise grip pliers, twist cap until it separates from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Remove lower shroud as outlined in this section under shroud removal.
punch retaining pin and drill out with 1/8-inch bit. Do not drill deeper than 13mm (1/2 inch). Put a piece of masking tape 13mm (1/2 inch) from tip on bit. Take care not to damage housing.
Using a 3/8-inch diameter drill, drill down middle of ignition lock key slot approximately 44mm (1-3/4 inch) until ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose from breakaway base of ignition switch lock cylinder. Remove ignition switch lock cylinder and drill shavings from lock cylinder housing.
Thoroughly clean all drill shavings and other foreign materials from lock cylinder housing.
Carefully inspect lock cylinder housing for damage from the above operation. If damage is apparent, lock cylinder housing must be replaced.
Installation
Replace lock cylinder housing, if damaged.
Install trim and electrical parts.
Install new ignition switch lock cylinder
Connect battery cables.
Check operation of lock cylinder.