Ignition cylinder replacement recommendation

[DirtDonk]

No, all the action goes on inside the switch itself. The lock cylinder is just that. A "lock" mechanism for the key. All electrical and mechanical functions go on deeper in the switch.
Which is why you should feel spring resistance when you use the screwdriver trick.

Paul

 

[lars]

I second eBay. I got a nearly complete NOS set for my Bronco (both doors and ignition, but not liftgate lock) there. I dug my ancient (replaced by overseas imitation) liftgate latch out of my junk pile and was able to rebuild it using tumblers from the cylinders I removed. Voila, same key for everything.

 

[Oldtimer]

Is there a spring in the cylinder? I can’t imagine it’s the spring that compresses the ignition switch, collar, etc and hold them in place. But again this is a naive question…. Thanks in advance.

The bakelite portion of the switch that the lock cylinder (or screwdriver) turns has a groove that contains a spring.
The spring compresses against a post on the metal switch housing when the switch is rotated to the Start position.

 

[ShoeSlinger]

I had the same issue on a new ignition switch (probably same one you have). The trim collar has two horns that lock into place. On mine it didn't fully engage until I filed it and it allowed it to fit correctly. Prior it was just slightly crooked (not enough to visually see) and enough to not allow the ignition to return to the proper position when starting.

 

[twoshoes69]

The bakelite portion of the switch that the lock cylinder (or screwdriver) turns has a groove that contains a spring.
The spring compresses against a post on the metal switch housing when the switch is rotated to the Start position.

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this was really helpful - thank you for taking the time to post the images.

 

[twoshoes69]

I had the same issue on a new ignition switch (probably same one you have). The trim collar has two horns that lock into place. On mine it didn't fully engage until I filed it and it allowed it to fit correctly. Prior it was just slightly crooked (not enough to visually see) and enough to not allow the ignition to return to the proper position when starting.

I decided after driving it this week that I have got to get this resolved. but today I started by removing rear bench, pulling out crappy carpet added in 2006 and spending HOURS removing adhesive.... just another project!

 

[DirtDonk]

Oh, it’s a rabbit hole for sure. And the snowball effect in full swing!

 

[twoshoes69]

Oh, it’s a rabbit hole for sure. And the snowball effect in full swing!

That is precisely where I am at! Now I have questions about OEM style floor mats, and do I really need insulation / sound dampening, etc.... time for a new post!

 

[DirtDonk]

Yes, and yes.
Yes, you always need insulation. Helps with sound and heat.
And yes, it’s probably worthy of a new post.

But once you do, you’ll probably realize why there are literally hundreds of threads regarding insulating an overly hot, overly cold, or overly noisy, bronco interior.

 

[twoshoes69]

Yes, and yes.
Yes, you always need insulation. Helps with sound and heat.
And yes, it’s probably worthy of a new post.

But once you do, you’ll probably realize why there are literally hundreds of threads regarding insulating an overly hot, overly cold, or overly noisy, bronco interior.

thank you - I will create a new post after I have searched through the interiors posts.

 

[Speedrdr]

I decided after driving it this week that I have got to get this resolved. but today I started by removing rear bench, pulling out crappy carpet added in 2006 and spending HOURS removing adhesive.... just another project!

I feel your pain! That carpet glue is the devil to remove. My bed had a layer of carpet glue on which there was added a healthy layer of bedliner. Took a gallon of paint stripper to get the bedliner off. The carpet glue required a knotted wire brush on an angle grinder.

Randy

 

[twoshoes69]

I feel your pain! That carpet glue is the devil to remove. My bed had a layer of carpet glue on which there was added a healthy layer of bedliner. Took a gallon of paint stripper to get the bedliner off. The carpet glue required a knotted wire brush on an angle grinder.

Randy

good lord! that must have been a serious project!!

 

[Speedrdr]

Yep, took way more time to get it stripped to metal than I could have cut the old bed out and welded in a new one…glutton for punishment, I guess, or just cheap. Lol
They covered up a lot of problems in the front floor bedliner with a layer of bondo covered by another layer of bedliner.

Randy

 

[DirtDonk]

Well, everybody knows three layers is better than one! Right?

 

[twoshoes69]

Yep, took way more time to get it stripped to metal than I could have cut the old bed out and welded in a new one…glutton for punishment, I guess, or just cheap. Lol
They covered up a lot of problems in the front floor bedliner with a layer of bondo covered by another layer of bedliner.

Randy

Well, I appreciate your perseverance. There is a point of no return where you just say “crap, I’ve gone this far, can’t go back now!”