So just a couple of questions..
01-01-2015, 09:25 PM
#1
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So just a couple of questions..
I went to pick my truck up today (I didn't have the extra body to drive when I finished the trans) and had a couple of problems. When going to start it, my key broke off in the ignition. I got the cylinder out and the key, does anyone know what places can cut a broken key? I need it for my doors. Secondly, after turning it over, nothing. I left it on and jumped the solenoid under the hood. Now I'm down to either solenoid or ignition switch. How can I test the solenoid to see if I have to replace it or the switch?
01-01-2015, 09:47 PM
#2
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When you jumped your solenoid if you arced the small TERMINAL with the slip on wire to the large terminal containing the cable coming off the battery, and the engine spun over the solenoid is good. However if you arced the two large terminals together, you will need to test the solenoid as I explained in the first sentence.
01-01-2015, 10:57 PM
#3
If you take the new ignition key and your old key to a good locksmith (not just a key-cutting place), he can cut you a new key that will fit your original door locks and your new ignition.
About 4 of the bumps on the end are for the ign, the rest are for the door.
If you unbolt your ign. switch from the column, you can move it manually to see if it works. You may have broken something inside the column.
I'm just assuming 92 to 96 - you didn't say what your truck is.
And testing the solenoid is like 88xlt said.
About 4 of the bumps on the end are for the ign, the rest are for the door.
If you unbolt your ign. switch from the column, you can move it manually to see if it works. You may have broken something inside the column.
I'm just assuming 92 to 96 - you didn't say what your truck is.
And testing the solenoid is like 88xlt said.
01-02-2015, 11:50 AM
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If you take the new ignition key and your old key to a good locksmith (not just a key-cutting place), he can cut you a new key that will fit your original door locks and your new ignition.
About 4 of the bumps on the end are for the ign, the rest are for the door.
If you unbolt your ign. switch from the column, you can move it manually to see if it works. You may have broken something inside the column.
I'm just assuming 92 to 96 - you didn't say what your truck is.
And testing the solenoid is like 88xlt said.
About 4 of the bumps on the end are for the ign, the rest are for the door.
If you unbolt your ign. switch from the column, you can move it manually to see if it works. You may have broken something inside the column.
I'm just assuming 92 to 96 - you didn't say what your truck is.
And testing the solenoid is like 88xlt said.
01-02-2015, 12:08 PM
#5
1994 F150 XLT 5.8L 2wd
Another way, if you don't want to pay for a locksmith to cut the key, is to have one side cut for your doors and the flip side cut for the ignition. This can be done at any key cutting place, I can't verify this from personal experience but have been told by a few people that it works, it's only $2 to try it, just notch one side of the head of the key so you know which side is door and which side is ignition.
01-02-2015, 08:05 PM
#6
Another way, if you don't want to pay for a locksmith to cut the key, is to have one side cut for your doors and the flip side cut for the ignition. This can be done at any key cutting place, I can't verify this from personal experience but have been told by a few people that it works, it's only $2 to try it, just notch one side of the head of the key so you know which side is door and which side is ignition.
01-03-2015, 01:24 AM
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Another way, if you don't want to pay for a locksmith to cut the key, is to have one side cut for your doors and the flip side cut for the ignition. This can be done at any key cutting place, I can't verify this from personal experience but have been told by a few people that it works, it's only $2 to try it, just notch one side of the head of the key so you know which side is door and which side is ignition.