TIP ON GHANGING IGNITION - 1994 Ford Thunderbird

Just the key or the whole lock cylinder with key ?

Removal Procedure
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System
Position the steering wheel half way between the upper and lower tilt stops (if necessary).
Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Roll back the shift lever seal from the upper and the lower shrouds.
Remove the tilt wheel lever (if necessary). Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
Remove the 2 TORX® screws from the lower steering column shroud.
Remove the lower steering column shroud.
Remove the 2 TORX® screws from the upper steering column shroud.
Lift the upper steering column shroud to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole.
Using a bent tip awl, insert the tip into the ignition lock cylinder access hole.
Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the START position.
Using the bent tip awl, push down on the ignition lock cylinder retaining pin.
Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.

Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock module assembly by pulling the ignition lock cylinder away from the steering column.

There may be a video on youtube .

Hi if it ran ok before you battery was ghanged it could well be your imobaliser there is a set way of ghanging the battery you may need to disconnect the battery & follow a procedure regads mick

Give me some more information about this problem. May be i can help.

will try to assist you. #1 solution remove and replace the ignition switch.#2 try a 'Q' tip with super glue and insert the Q tip into the key switch and allow drying time to let the Q tip to dry onto the broken part of key to remove. but if the key was twisted in anger or frustration,this solution will not work,just to save you the time.only other altenative is to remove the key switch and install new one. only good news is this, if your key is solid metal and no plastic, theres no computer issues with replacing the ignition switch.otherwise with plastic end on the thumb side,$75.00 and you would have to order the key from dealer only with the cars vin# and deposit up front and 2 day wait. if you need assistance removing the steering column to replace that switch,please repost your questions to fixya.com.

The belt tensioner has either a square slot in the housing
There you would place a 3/8" ratcher or breaker bar in that opening to releive the tension by pulling it back from the belt. Onse that is done and held away from the belt you can remove the belt. The rest is easy for you need to upplug the electrical connector and unscrew the nut off the altenator next. remove the mounting bolts and it will come right off
reverse this proceedure to install

open the hood! ull see a cover that says power stroke it should flip open or remove a few bolts! then ull see a big cap that has to b removed !take it off and theres ur filter!

Hello! Disconnect +battery cable...Remove tilt lever...Remove 3 Torx column cover attaching screws...Then the upper and lower column column covers...Using a Torx with a security tip (also called tamper proof tip) #440-tx20H... Remove 3 ignition switch mounting screws...Carefully pull switch away from column...Release 2 connector locks on 7 terminal wiring connector...Then disconnect from ignition switch...Release connection lock on 4 terminal connector...Then disconnect from ignition switch.

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Go to a Nissan dealer, or a locksmith. Take your registration with you. They can make another key from the VIN #.

rebuuild it or replace it the reverse clutch pack is most likely burned out . do a visual of the fluid removed from the tranny also smell it to see if it smells burned use your senses:-) good luck

tip 1 check secondary ignition first plugs, wires ,cap,etc.etc 2 if you dont find problem there go on to primary ignition battery cables ignition switch all wireing related to charging system or engine components usualy problems like this are related to ignition rather than fuel tip 2 another quick check fuel filter hop this helps keep me posted and have a great day [email protected]