Mechanical Ignition/Steering Lock, How To Remove (need help)

Yes, the "so called" ignition switch. The ignition key fits in it and it is turned to start the car, or hopefully it works that way when I am done. I am replacing the shift collar or attempting to. This one is an automatic on the column.

Thanks,

Fordfool

It kind of depends on what year your vehicle is. There should be a small hole on the bottom side of the ignition, use a piece of stiff wire or a drill bit that fits into the hole. Insert the ignition key, press upward on the wire, and turn the key toward and past the ACC position. This will release the lock cylinder and you can pull it right out.

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It kind of depends on what year your vehicle is. There should be a small hole on the bottom side of the ignition, use a piece of stiff wire or a drill bit that fits into the hole. Insert the ignition key, press upward on the wire, and turn the key toward and past the ACC position. This will release the lock cylinder and you can pull it right out.

Yep, I did leave it out. It is a 1972 Ranchero GT. I didn't see any holes around the outside of the lock cylinder. I pulled the wheel, turn lite switch to look there and there is a hole under the cylinder. Is that the one in which to put the wire or bit?

To get to the shift collar is it necessary to pull the lock cylinder? If not, I will just move on to try to get it (the shift collar) out.

Thanks,

Fordfool