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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999TAURUS V8-3.4L VIN N SHOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMIGNITION LOCKSERVICE AND REPAIRLOCK CYLINDER FUNCTIONAL
1999 Ford Taurus V8-3.4L VIN N SHO
Lock Cylinder Functional
1999 Ford Taurus V8-3.4L VIN N SHOSECTION Lock Cylinder Functional
Removal
1. NOTE: The following procedure applies to vehicles that have functional ignition switch lock cylinders, and the lock cylinder keys are available for these vehicles or the lock cylinder key numbers are known and the proper key can be made.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Turn ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN position.
3. Place a 3.11mm (1/8-inch) diameter wire pin or small drift punch in hole in lower steering column shroud under ignition switch. Press retaining pin while pulling out on ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it from steering column lock cylinder housing.
Installation
1. Install ignition switch lock cylinder by turning it to RUN position. Insert ignition switch lock cylinder into steering column lock cylinder housing. Make sure ignition switch lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in interlocking washer before turning ignition switch lock cylinder to OFF position. This will permit cylinder retaining pin to extend into steering column tube flange hole.
2. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder, using lock cylinder key, to make sure switch works in all positions.
3. Connect battery ground cable.
1. NOTE: The following procedure applies to vehicles that have functional ignition switch lock cylinders, and the lock cylinder keys are available for these vehicles or the lock cylinder key numbers are known and the proper key can be made.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Turn ignition switch lock cylinder to RUN position.
3. Place a 3.11mm (1/8-inch) diameter wire pin or small drift punch in hole in lower steering column shroud under ignition switch. Press retaining pin while pulling out on ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it from steering column lock cylinder housing.
Installation
1. Install ignition switch lock cylinder by turning it to RUN position. Insert ignition switch lock cylinder into steering column lock cylinder housing. Make sure ignition switch lock cylinder is fully seated and aligned in interlocking washer before turning ignition switch lock cylinder to OFF position. This will permit cylinder retaining pin to extend into steering column tube flange hole.
2. Rotate ignition switch lock cylinder, using lock cylinder key, to make sure switch works in all positions.
3. Connect battery ground cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.