1994 SAAB 900 ignition cylinder

JPL4257

MEMBER
1994 SAAB 900
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

What is easiest way to replace faulty ignition cylinder? I wouldn't mind having to use a toggle switch as car is my winter beater.

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 AT 5:28 PM

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KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
41,815 POSTS

Hi jpl4257,

Thank you for the donation.

I believe you mean the ignition switch. Even if you use a toggle switch, you would need to get to the wires. Here are a description of the removal procedures.

IGNITION SWITCH

Removal & Installation

1. Disconnect battery. Remove passenger seat. Remove center console and fold back carpet. Remove heater duct. Disconnect electrical wires to ignition switch, reverse light and inhibitor switch (automatic transmission models).

2. On automatic transmission models, make a reference mark on shifter cable and disconnect. On all models, remove gear selector housing bolts and lay selector housing on side. Remove ignition switch screws and remove ignition switch.

3. To install, align ignition switch with lock assembly and install. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.