Ignition switch replacement

MICHELLEW4921

MEMBER
2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
5.4L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
128,000 MILES

I bought the vehicle listed above that had no keys or key fob. It was not stolen! Ex girlfriend issues with original owner. Asked a friend to pick it up from guy I bought it from and bring to my house. Friend had car hauler trailer and all necessary equipment. He brought someone to help him, who knows nothing about everything, who demolished the ignition switch. I cannot afford to have truck taken to a dealership to be fixed. My friend is willing and able to fix it for me. He has never dealt with a PATS security system before. Can somebody tell me the cheapest way to get my truck to start and stay running? I bought it to drive not look at.

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
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Good afternoon,

Can you upload some pictures of the steering column? Depending on the damage, it may be easier to replace the column than replace the lock cylinder.

I attached the procedure for the cylinder as it is involved. In the end you will need the key programmed to the car so it will run.

This all depends on whether there is any other damage.

Roy

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable for at least one minute to allow depletion of the restraint system back-up power supply.

2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes, and cautions in the deactivation procedure.

Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering wheel removal and installation procedure.

Remove the steering wheel.

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4. Twist off the cap from the ignition switch lock cylinder.

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5. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Use a 3/8-inch diameter drill to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition switch lock cylinder breaks loose.
Remove and discard the ignition switch lock cylinder and drill shavings from the steering column.

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6. Remove the bearing retainer.

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7. Remove the bearing and the gear.
Thoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect for damage.

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8. NOTE: Use a new ignition switch lock cylinder.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Verify ignition switch lock cylinder operation.

9. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the reactivation procedure.

Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

Removal and Installation
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute to allow depletion of the restraint system backup power supply.

3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the deactivation procedure.

Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the driver air bag removal and installation procedure.

Remove the driver side air bag module.

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5. Remove the steering wheel bolt.

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6. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.

Use the Differential Side Bearing Puller to remove the steering wheel.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

8. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the reactivation procedure.

Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).

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