How do I remove an ignition cylinder

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CHAMU19
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  • 1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
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My ignition lock is stuck. S o I bought a new one.
I need to know how to remove the old ignition key cylinder and replace it. Please help me with the step by step how I go about this.
Saturday, February 21st, 2009 AT 2:57 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Hello .. thanks for the donation .. much appreciated ..

Hope this helps .. let me know

IGNITION SWITCH & LOCK CYLINDER
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering column cover retaining screws. Remove cable from parking brake release handle. Remove screws holding steering column shrouds. Remove lower steering column shroud.
With key inserted and ignition switch in RUN position, depress retaining tab. See Fig. 6 . Remove lock cylinder. Using No. 10 Torx bit, remove ignition switch mounting screw. Depress retaining tab, and gently pry switch from steering column. See Fig. 7 . Disconnect electrical connectors.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure ignition switch and actuator shaft in lock housing are in RUN position. Lock cylinder retaining tab will depress only in RUN position. Check for proper operation of ignition switch in all positions. Check for proper operation of key-in warning switch.
Fig. 6: Removing Lock Cylinder
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_6_4.jpg


Fig. 7: Removing Ignition Switch
Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_7_5.jpg

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Saturday, February 21st, 2009 AT 8:16 PM
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SHAD1960
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The key does not turn in the cylinder anymore. The steering wheel is not locked and the shifter will not move out of park. How do you remove and replace the lock cylinder?
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 1:34 PM (Merged)
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2CARPRO JACK
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Remove top and bottom plastic bezels. Teh ignition is held in by security Torx screws. Simply unblots off the side of the column. But you do have to swap over the key tumbler.
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 1:34 PM (Merged)
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2CP-ARCHIVES
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How do I remove the lock cylinder cover on my 98 voyager?
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 1:34 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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REMOVAL

Disconnect negative cable from battery.

Steering Column Cover

Remove steering column cover retaining screws.

Steering Column Shroud Screws

Remove screws holding steering column shrouds and remove lower shroud.

Lock Cylinder Retaining Tab

Place key cylinder in RUN position. Depress lock cylinder retaining tab and remove key cylinder.

INSTALLATION

Install key in lock cylinder. Turn key to run position (retaining tab on lock cylinder can be depressed).

Socket In Lock Cylinder Housing

The shaft at the end of the lock cylinder aligns with the socket in the end of the housing. To align the socket with the lock cylinder, ensure the socket is in the Run position.
Align the lock cylinder with the grooves in the housing. Slide the lock cylinder into the housing until the tab sticks through the opening in the housing.
Turn the key to the Off position. Remove the key.
Install lower steering column shroud.
Install steering column cover.
Connect negative cable to battery.
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 1:34 PM (Merged)
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RACHEL217
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Electrical problem
1997 Plymouth Voyager 101000 miles

I have a plymouth grand voyager. I was wondering how hard it was to replace the ignition switch myself? Where is it located?
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 1:34 PM (Merged)
Tiny
OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hi Rachel,

Well, if you are somewhat mechanically inclined then you may be able to do it. The Ignition Switch is located inside the Steering Column.

The biggest road block is the AirBag Making sure it is disabled.

Here is a pic of the Project if you are up the the task let me know and I will post the removal instructions and pics.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_97grdvoyagerignitionswitch_1.jpg



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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 1:35 PM (Merged)
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Hi fellas obxautomedic,
can you send me instructions and pics?
Thank you so much
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 1:35 PM (Merged)
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DIANTRO809
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Can anybody tell us how to replace the ignition switch in a 1993 plymouth grand voyager. It has a 3.3 engine and about 100,000 miles. It was running great, then nothing, battery, starter, alternator all good. Haynes Manual we have only gives directions on 1990 and before (no airbags).
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 1:35 PM (Merged)
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BRUNO SCHIELZETH
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Disconnect the battery and wait at least 20 minutes so you don't accidently set off the airbag. You will probably need a tamper-proof Torx driver Snap-Oh #TTXR15A2 or TTXR20A2, but only one of mine were tamper proof Torx screws. I just had a cheap #20 Torx bit modified with a 1/16" hole in the center of it. If your van has a tilt steering wheel, unscrew the tilt control lever, remove the four or so Torx screws from the bottom side of the column cover and pull the covers off. The ignition switch is held in by a couple of screws and a couple of plugs. Just unplug it and put in a new assembly. It took me all of 10 minutes. The parts, new lock and ignition switch, cost about $70-$90.
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Monday, June 8th, 2020 AT 1:35 PM (Merged)
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BRENTSISK
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How do you change out the ignition lock tumbler on a 1988 Plymouth Voyager?
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the turn signal switch
Unclip the horn and key light ground wires.
Remove the four screws that hold the bearing housing to the lock housing.
Remove the snapring from the upper end of the steering shaft.
Remove the bearing housing from the shaft.
Remove the lock plate spring and lock plate from the steering shaft.
Remove the ignition key, then remove the screw and lift out the buzzer/chime switch.
Remove the two screws attaching the ignition switch to the column jacket.
Remove the ignition switch by rotating the switch 90 degrees on the rod then sliding off the rod.
Remove the two mounting screws from the dimmer switch and disengage the switch from the actuator rod.
Remove the two screws that mount the bell crank and slide the bell crank up in the lock housing until it can be disconnect from the ignition switch actuator rod.
To remove the lock cylinder and lock levers place the cylinder in the lock position and remove the key.
Insert a small diameter screwdriver or similar tool into the lock cylinder release holes and push into the release spring loaded lock retainers. At the same time pull the lock cylinder out of the housing bore.
Grasp the lock lever and spring assembly and pull straight out of the housing.
If necessary the lock housing may be removed from the column jacket by removing the hex head retaining screws.

To install:

Installation is the reverse of removal. If the lock housing was removed tighten the lock housing screws to 90 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
To install the dimmer switch, firmly seat the push rod into the switch. Compress the switch until two 1 / 8 in. (3mm) drill shanks can be inserted into the alignment holes. Reposition the upper end of the push rod in the pocket of the wash/wipe switch. With a light rearward pressure on the switch, install the two screws.
Grease and assemble the two lock levers, lock lever spring and pin.
Install the lock lever assembly in the lock housing. Seat the pin firmly into the bottom of the slots and make sure the lock lever spring leg is firmly in place in the lock casting notch.
Install the ignition switch actuator rod from the bottom through the oblong hole in the lock housing and attach it to the bell crank onto its mounting surface. The gearshift lever should be in the park position.
Place the ignition switch on the ignition switch actuator rod and rotate it 90 degrees to lock the rod into position.
To install the ignition lock, turn the key to the lock position and remove the key. Insert the cylinder far enough into the housing to contact the switch actuator. Insert the key and press inward and rotate the cylinder.
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