LandonRobinson
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- Location
- McMinnville Oregon
- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3
- Transmission
- Manual
I just bought a used 96 Ranger 2.3 4x4 about a week ago and the first problem that I had with it is that the ignition switch cylinder is so wore out that you can start the truck without the key.
I bought a fairly expensive one at NAPA Auto Parts and right out the box it works fine, everything lines up like its supposed to and the key comes out when it should, the problem started after I installed it.
With the switch in the RUN position it went right in like it was supposed to and after rotating the key back and forth it locked itself in, it starts the engine and then shuts it back off, but it will not rotate back far enough to get itself to the unlock position so that the key will come out.
I don't think I've done anything wrong with replacing it I think there is something else wrong further down the line and whatever the end of the lock rotates and moves is having a problem somewhere else, any suggestions?
I bought a fairly expensive one at NAPA Auto Parts and right out the box it works fine, everything lines up like its supposed to and the key comes out when it should, the problem started after I installed it.
With the switch in the RUN position it went right in like it was supposed to and after rotating the key back and forth it locked itself in, it starts the engine and then shuts it back off, but it will not rotate back far enough to get itself to the unlock position so that the key will come out.
I don't think I've done anything wrong with replacing it I think there is something else wrong further down the line and whatever the end of the lock rotates and moves is having a problem somewhere else, any suggestions?