Key removal 96 ranger

[inxs321]

Key broke off in colum on 96 ranger doner any ideas on removal . ?

 

[getrdone52]

Uh oh. What have you tried so far?

 

[getrdone52]

By the way, welcome to the site!

 

[LearjetMinako]

Key ignition tumbler is easy to remove on a 96 Ranger. If you want to, you could replace it with a new one for like $10 from Advance Auto. But You should be able to remove the broken key still.

First of all, can you still turn the ignition key switch with the broken key inside? If so, thats a good start. Turn the ignition to "unlock" or "on" (I forget which one) and with a long skinny philps screw driver, there is a small hole under the key tumbler in the steering colmun. Just push up in the hole and pull out the key tumbler. It may take a little practice, but once masterd, you can pull that key tumbler out in seconds.

 

[rangerbum]

Try a strong magnet.

 

[AllanD]

Try a strong magnet.

The thing you are removing is called a lock cylinder.

"Tumblers" are tiny little parts inside the cylinder.


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[adsm08]

Get a drill, and a a very small bit. Drill into the back of the broken key as far as you can and then pull. It should come out.

If you try that and just the bit comes back out, go get some green thread locker, coat the end of the drill bit, stick it back in the hole, and try again in 10 minutes.

 

[Explorin94]

Try a strong magnet.

If you are using a magnet to try to remove the key that is broke off in the lock and tumbler and it doesn't work there is a reason...........THE KEY IS BRASS......I have yet to find a magnet that will retreive brass, but if you have one tell me where you got it I need one.

 

[Colin]

try using two flat jewellers (modelers) screwdrivers to grip the top and bottom of the key and slowly pull it out, i've had to do this with a couple house keys

 

[inxs321]

Good stuff

Got the key and ignition out thanks guys .