Ignition switch replacement

84,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DILL-11
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How much labor time and cost to replace the ignition switch switch?
Feb 27, 2011 at 5:50 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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Here are diagrams to show you what will need to be done the parts should cost about $75.00 and labor about $140.00.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Feb 27, 2011 at 7:43 PM
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DILL-11
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Thank you I love this site.
Feb 28, 2011 at 5:26 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

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Feb 28, 2011 at 5:35 AM
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RCONLEY1879
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Six cylinder four wheel drive manual.

How do I replace the ignition switch on this vehicle?
Jul 17, 2018 at 4:26 AM (Merged)
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BLACKOP555
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I have to verify, do you want to replace the tumbler, the part that the key goes in?

Or do you want to replace the switch, the thing that the tumbler activates?

People get the two mixed up.
Jul 17, 2018 at 4:26 AM (Merged)
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EFINREDNECK
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Underneath column, large male side of wire cluster is plugged into switch mounted on side of column by two bolts. Unplug and remove two nuts. Carefully "shimmy" ignition switch from the long ignition rod that moves the switch that is actuated when you turn your key. Reinstall new switch same way. Careful not to let rod remove itself from key switch. Once yer heads underneath it is easily to visualize this explanation.
Jul 17, 2018 at 4:26 AM (Merged)
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BLACKOP555
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Watch out, that rod is breakable, so as said carefully shimmy it, if you have to put some graphite spray on it to lube it up. Any little bit helps.
Jul 17, 2018 at 4:26 AM (Merged)
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F150PROBLEMS
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The battery is fine, and I hooked another car to it and there was no juice going to my truck at all. I changed the ignition switch and nothing changed. Are there any main fuses that could cause this problem or would I need to buy a new steering column?
Jul 17, 2018 at 4:26 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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Check items in picture either the relay on fender or the fusible link has burnt up. It should have 12 volts both sides on link.
Jul 17, 2018 at 4:26 AM (Merged)
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