94 Ignition Lock Replacement

[Razmear]

I found a youtube vid that shows how to remove the ignition lock by sticking a thin tool up a hole in the bottom of the column to remove the lock, but my 94 doesn't seem to have that hole.
Do I just turn the key to the 'run' position and yank it out or is it more complex than that? Will probably be getting a new lock from O'Riely's tomorrow to replace my worn out one.
Thanks,
eb



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWGrv0hba08

 

[509lifted]

there is a hole trust me it is hard to find if u have never done it before, i had to tilt my steering wheel in order to find it, if u dont find it ur not gonna get it out without alot of drilling trust me i lost my keys and had to drill it out lol

 

[wiesket]

As 509lifted posted, there is a hole, might be a little tricky to find the first time, but it is there. I know it can be a bugger, I went thru the same process my first time. Once you get it you will say it's a piece of cake to do.

 

[Razmear]

I think I found a more accurate description of how to remove the lock than the video of the 96 that I found.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_remove_and_replace_the_ignition_switch_in_a_1994_Explorer
I rechecked the bottom and there is no hole. I didn't have time today to look much closer at it, but it looks like the 94 4.0 might be different than the average Ranger when it comes to replacing the lock.
If I get this method to work I'll post pics of where the access point is.

eb

Answer

To change out the ignition switch (key lock): I found you can follow the instructions in Haynes, autozone.com, etc. up to the point of the release pin. Instead of approaching from the bottom with the punch or awl - you won't find any hole, you need about 8 - 10 inches of wire like bailing wire (stiff, about 3/32" diameter). Look down from above at the key/lock housing. At about the middle of the housing you will see a cylindrical shape in the housing that will be pointing toward the driver's seat. This contains the channel to reach the release pin. You will be able to see (still looking from above) a rectangular slot where you can reach the channel. Take the wire and bend in a "L" shape with a gentle arch so the shortest end has about 1 1/2" straight wire. Insert the short end in the opening to find the pin and push it in to release the lock mechanism.

Answer

I have a 94 Ford Ranger XLT v6 4L that this description fits exactly!!

Another link with pics:
http://www.justanswer.com/ford/2iq0p-94-ranger-need-change-ignition-lock-looked.html