• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

Ignition Switch

  • Thread starter Thread starter GONDO79
  • Start date Start date May 5, 2009

GONDO79

Member
Apr 1, 2009
57
0
6
INGLEWOOD,CA
May 5, 2009
#1
  • May 5, 2009
  • #1
So I'm having issues with my tranny...and when I finally give up and try to start it the Damm Ignition Switch takes a dive! DAMM IT! It's brand new....It worked fine until now...the key won't come out and I can figure out how to take it out. Any Ideas?
 

golf4283

Active Member
May 30, 2003
1,253
1
39
Orland Park, Illinois
May 5, 2009
#2
  • May 5, 2009
  • #2
turn it to ACC then push a pin into the little hole

keep turning it counter clockwise until the whole assembly comes out. After this just turn it back clockwise and try and remove the key that way. If that fails then you can prolly pick up a new key and lock set for pretty cheap from any of the various vendors.
 
0

04mustang70

Member
Jun 27, 2007
88
0
7
Twin Lakes, WI
May 5, 2009
#3
  • May 5, 2009
  • #3
My key wouldn't come out till I figured to rotate the collar on the steering column. The collar seems to be for a column shift transmision. You could of bumped it and it won't let the key out. Just my two cents
 
S

stonecoldtx

Member
Aug 4, 2007
214
2
18
Dallas, TX
May 6, 2009
#4
  • May 6, 2009
  • #4
04mustang70 said:
My key wouldn't come out till I figured to rotate the collar on the steering column. The collar seems to be for a column shift transmision. You could of bumped it and it won't let the key out. Just my two cents
Click to expand...

No, that's the shift interlock; from the factory, there is a rod that goes down to the transmission and connects there so that unless the shifter is in "Park", you won't be able to remove the key.
 

GONDO79

Member
Apr 1, 2009
57
0
6
INGLEWOOD,CA
May 6, 2009
#5
  • May 6, 2009
  • #5
Switch

Sorry I forgot to mention that it's on my 64...It won't even turn...im worried about break the key! I pulled the harness off and I tried to push the switch to pull the retainer but as you mentioned you have to be able to turn the key to pull the retainer. Will it mess it up if I just go Medievil on it with some vicegrips.... This is so weird...it's brand new and it just died!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
All power lost at crank
  • saf_blu302
  • Mar 7, 2026
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Replies
4
Views
255
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech Mar 12, 2026
General karthief
A
1987 5.0 speed density Foxbody crank no start
  • Alan2204
  • May 23, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
318
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 30, 2026
Mcmahst
C
Electrical HELP! 1989 5.0 Stick, Voltage Bleed onto Ignition Trigger wire
  • ChickenDeluxe
  • May 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
252
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 24, 2026
ChickenDeluxe
C
L
2000 Mustang PATS - Broken Key and Wire - HELP!
  • Laree Taylor
  • May 7, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
10
Views
217
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 12, 2026
manicmechanic007
A
Electrical electric mirror switch issue...
  • alchemist1
  • Apr 18, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
118
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 19, 2026
2000xp8
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?