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Topic: Mustang 5.0 ignition cylinder lock replacement help!
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SL302
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So the problem with my 90 5.0 is I turn the key to start the car, cranks and fires up but when I let go it turns off. How do I replace it? or is it easier just buying a new one?
Posts: 61 | From: San Leandro | Registered: Jun 2009
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90_STANG015
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Originally posted by SL302:
So the problem with my 90 5.0 is I turn the key to start the car, cranks and fires up but when I let go it turns off. How do I replace it? or is it easier just buying a new one?
how do you know it's the igntion lock cylinder? to change it, remove the plastics around the colum, put the key in the ignition and turn the key into the on position. undernieth there is a small pin hole , stick a small nail,screwdriver, pin ect. an then wigle it out. disconnect the electrical wire and then put it back in the way u took it out. hope this helps ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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1990 GT (SOLD)
1988 LX DROP (SOLD)
1989 4 cyl Coupe (sold)
1998 SVT COBRA (SOLD)
1992 LX DROP
1994 GT
1995 Impala SS
Posts: 874 | From: HAYWARD | Registered: Feb 2009
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SL302
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Originally posted by 90_STANG015:
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Originally posted by SL302:
So the problem with my 90 5.0 is I turn the key to start the car, cranks and fires up but when I let go it turns off. How do I replace it? or is it easier just buying a new one?
how do you know it's the igntion lock cylinder? to change it, remove the plastics around the colum, put the key in the ignition and turn the key into the on position. undernieth there is a small pin hole , stick a small nail,screwdriver, pin ect. an then wigle it out. disconnect the electrical wire and then put it back in the way u took it out. hope this helps
Cool thanks I'll try that when I get home.
I'm sure its the lock cylinder that's messed up because after I get it running the ignition is really sensitive, I barely tap the key and it kills the car.
Posts: 61 | From: San Leandro | Registered: Jun 2009
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90_STANG015
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Originally posted by SL302:
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Originally posted by 90_STANG015:
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Originally posted by SL302:
So the problem with my 90 5.0 is I turn the key to start the car, cranks and fires up but when I let go it turns off. How do I replace it? or is it easier just buying a new one?
how do you know it's the igntion lock cylinder? to change it, remove the plastics around the colum, put the key in the ignition and turn the key into the on position. undernieth there is a small pin hole , stick a small nail,screwdriver, pin ect. an then wigle it out. disconnect the electrical wire and then put it back in the way u took it out. hope this helps
Cool thanks I'll try that when I get home.
I'm sure its the lock cylinder that's messed up because after I get it running the ignition is really sensitive, I barely tap the key and it kills the car.
check out the condtion of the ignition switch to.
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RAIDER NATION
1990 GT (SOLD)
1988 LX DROP (SOLD)
1989 4 cyl Coupe (sold)
1998 SVT COBRA (SOLD)
1992 LX DROP
1994 GT
1995 Impala SS
Posts: 874 | From: HAYWARD | Registered: Feb 2009
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t-top50
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I have a replacement cylinder and key for $20
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87GT t-top
00 Saleen (clone)
97 E350 7.3 diesel
Posts: 2522 | From: Brentwood | Registered: Apr 2003
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SL302
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It's fixed ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
I guess the ignition switch wires on the steering column were loose from wear, used some zip ties and it works now.
Posts: 61 | From: San Leandro | Registered: Jun 2009
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BIGBALLFACTOR
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Originally posted by t-top50:
I have a replacement cylinder and key for $20
charging new price's on used parts
Posts: 6908 | From: okc | Registered: Dec 2006
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