In this video, I demonstrate how to replace the ignition cylinder in a 1999-2007 ford focus, the lock tumblers tend to wear out and cause the cylinder to bec…
In this video, I demonstrate how to replace the ignition cylinder in a 1999-2007 ford focus, the lock tumblers tend to wear out and cause the cylinder to bec…
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But man i did try this and the wheel is locked like you say put you wheel
in 90 degres but i cant because is locked so what i do?
If your key is stuck and won’t turn, you have to drill out the lock
cylinder. Do this at your own risk though
beatiful thanks boddy
Thanks for the video! Ordered the Motorcraft/Ford part at Amazon (Only
about $65!) and had it keyed and swapped into my 2002 Focus in about an
hour. I never would have tried with without a video, and yours was the best
I found. Thanks so much for taking the time to share!
they is a short in the car somewhere depending on the year but it isn’t
going to be a short in what he just replaced there is not wires in that.
need to look around for a bad whire under your dash with a flashlight if
not look under hood. if still no success machanic cause if it consist it
might burn your car up.
on my 2008 ford fusion i had to drill out the botton that releases the
egnition and bought a new key cylinder like his but mine was a little
different and it works the same way they all have alitter release button
How much did that kit cost ya from FORD and couldn’t you take apart the
cylinder that Proctic51 purchased, and re-key the tumbler with the original
key just like ya showed us in the video? Great video by way.
Great video. Thanks!
what do you do if you cant even turn the key 1st place?
Quick question (which may be stupid…)? Why not take out the broken
ignition cylinder first and match the tumblers numbers from the old one? In
lieu of attempting to figure out the tumbler sequence before hand.
PLEASE HELP! I bought a lock smart ignition cylinder and it says on the
manual that it must be programmed in order for it to work. I had planned on
replacing the piece myself but i do not have the tool to program it. Any
suggestions on what brand/company to buy the piece from.
Awesome video @6speeddakota I’m about to embark on this fix…fingers
crossed.
we are having problem,,when you turn key in the ignition,, it blows the 30
amp fuse in fusebox that controls headlights ,windshield wipers an car wont
start could there be a short in it
hey thanks im from brownsville tx it really help me out fix my daughters
2003ford focus about the recall i dont really think so thanks again
Great video!! Well done…
Why did you opt to buy it for the Dealer instead of getting a different
brand. Were you aware that this is a known problem with Fords……just
curious. Has it locked up since you replaced it?
great vid but my ford fuckus completely locked up and the key wont turn 🙁
guess i gotta drill it out
Haha fan boy
ok new ignition worked for a few days and tryed a new one but put it in
wrong? its stuck now rrrg? help
Well done! I have a 2003..and with only 54k on it, had to have the ignition
switch replaced. I wonder if they should have had a general recall for that
problem….
Thankyou, This was very helpfull!
Like a charm. ‘F’ Ford and their service costs. Advanced Auto and some of
my own time where I would’ve been watching TV gets things done cheaper.
Especially if you’re just replacing the cylinder, use the same programmed
keys… Thanks for the tutorial.
I remember doing tons of these at the dealership. Good ole fords lol
Can you send me the link to the website you bought it off of?
Nice job Thanks for posting the video
99% of the time, that works. If not, it may be drilled, but be careful as
it is very easy to damage the steering column and ignition cylinder housing
with little experience and a drill
holy fuk man thanxx a million, saved me hundreds of dollars bye watching ur
vid, so stoked wish it was this easy to figure out ford problems all the
time cheers!!!
What if you can’t turn the key at all? Do you know a way to replcae it
without being able to turn the key to accessory position?
this is a common problem with Focus. (mainly 2000-2003) There has been a
tech bulletin but no recall. If ignition doesn’t turn, can usually be
forced by cutting the head off of a key (best to copy key on H75 blank as
to not ruin an expensive transponder key). insert blade of the cut key into
the ignition cylinder, insert a large flat screwdriver in behind it, and
tap, force, and manipulate until cylinder turns into on position. As a
locksmith, I get calls almost weekly for this very problem.
What if two differrwnt wafers fit in the tumbler what do I do then
Thank you!!! I didn’t know about the ‘build’ kit until I watched your video
and thank GAWD I didn’t attempt the other way first. I’m ready for the part
to come in so I can hurry up and start this before it locks up completely!
Anyway, if anyone is interested I found this kit on RockAuto for $43
I think it was like $80 from Ford, the one that Protic51 would have does
not come with a selection of different tumblers, so he wouldn’t be able to
re-key the new one. Plus, they are really hard to get apart without them
springing apart, and it would void any warranty he has on the key cylinder
too
Try hitting the back of the key and then turn the ignition, sometimes this
gets it to turn. If not, I recommend getting a locksmith to come and drill
out the ignition cylinder. You can try drill it out yourself, but if
something goes wrong, then you’re up sh!t creek