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ignition key cylinder swap


94bigsteele

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ok so i have a 95 ranger stick.i just got it and my dad lost the only key for it.so not i have to put a new key cyinder in. i know you have to push on the little pin with a punch or whatever but how do i get the cylinder out with out the key to put it in the on position?
 


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Drill out the middle. then turn it.
 

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Use a 7/16 drill bit and a small punch after that to clear all the pieces out. I've done that before. just go slow so that you don't mess up the collar that the cylinder goes into. It's a messy job, and require patience. Or just bite the bullet and hire a locksmith $75+.
 

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