How to install new ignition switch without the keys?

1998 FORD RANGER

135,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL

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have a new switch and keys to install on the truck but lost my keys. Every video on DIY instructions say to have key in on position, I lost keys so now I need to know how to engage switch to on position without a key to change switch. Please help.

Jun 23, 2021 at 12:17 PM

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Here are the instruction on how to change out the ignition switch without the key's. Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Jun 24, 2021 at 3:07 PM