1978 Ford Fairmont Ignition Switch

1978 FORD FAIRMONT
202,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HOOKSWORLD
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My son's 1978 Ford Fairmonts key will no longer insert completely. I was trying to remove the ignition switch to replace it but I cannot remove without the key in the ignition. Any other method to remove and replace the ignition switch without the key being inserted?
Apr 13, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Have you tried a different key? The switch needs to be in LOCK to remove it successfully. Perhaps a visit to your local locksmith can help you out with turning the switch without a key, if a different key does not work.






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