Ford Focus Stuck Igniton Switch Quick Fix

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My wife was starting the 00 Focus, and the key stuck in the ON position. Wouldn't turn either direction. In this video I show you how to get yourself going again with a temporary fix.
You could probably do this on the road without tools if need be. It just depends on what you keep with you, or in your car. Just skip past the part with the drilling and do what I show at the end!!!
If you have any advice on how to remove the key switch, leave a comment below!!!
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  • @jd9532
    @jd9532 Жыл бұрын

    I have never left a comment on anything, but I have to leave one now. This worked! Been struggling to find the issue for a week. Mechanics even looked at it and consulted=nothing. Fuses =nothing. Resets=nothing. Until I found your video! I had previously removed the actual switch and it would only power all the electronics on. But it would not start the engine! I did all of the steps numerous times (except the drilling) over the last few days - except for one. I did not have the actual key in the switch! So I saw your video, jumped out of bed at 1:00am, and went out to the car. I inserted the key. Then I took a screwdriver and turned the other switch. It started right up! Thank you so much! Now I can at least drive it to a mechanic or use it until I fix it myself! Awesome!

  • @amye6334
    @amye63342 жыл бұрын

    perfect fix for a friend's rally car! thanks for sharing!

  • @cocodog85
    @cocodog853 жыл бұрын

    check the shift lock on the transmission shift lever first. see if the small collar around the shaft is stuck in the down position and move the small ring to the up position. if the collar is in the down position the shift lock solenoid will not send a signal to the key cylinder lock mechanism to unlock the key. this collar needs periodic lubrication so spray the shift lever shaft with some wd40.

  • @ChrisDravis
    @ChrisDravis2 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to try this. Thanks.

  • @j.chrisbeck7492
    @j.chrisbeck74925 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 4 sharing this...my ignition is pretty shot as well...seems to be common on Fords

  • @ModologyMotorsports

    @ModologyMotorsports

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you can pull the key out with the ignition running.... It's the beginning of a future faulty switch.

  • @j.chrisbeck7492

    @j.chrisbeck7492

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ModologyMotorsports thats the best feature at this point.. I can unlock the hatch with key while car is running...(trunk lock switch hasnt worked in 15 years..) Just gotta make sure I have my keys on me upon exiting the car....the auto door locks love to lock me out when I shut the door...

  • @scienceraven1200
    @scienceraven12004 жыл бұрын

    hehe... good find. you can turn the car into a card reader ignition if you put the key chip in a card that can slot onto the ring, and then use a knob on the cylinder crank receiver.

  • @norfloslotcar
    @norfloslotcar3 жыл бұрын

    yeah I was looking for how to remove my key...homeboy tought us how to hotwire and steal the car ?!!!

  • @zakpodo

    @zakpodo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Believe it will still check for proximity of the electronic key.

  • @johnnybiggtyme

    @johnnybiggtyme

    2 жыл бұрын

    With the steering wheel locc, you won't be able to steer the mug

  • @midwest4444
    @midwest4444 Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2015 fiesta, and I'm currently having the key turn to on. But it won't go further. What do I gotta get to just fix it right?

  • @cjh7234
    @cjh72346 ай бұрын

    Can't do this with a manual can you? Even if in neutral?

  • @user-mz6dl4mn7p
    @user-mz6dl4mn7p8 ай бұрын

    I don't normally reply to these videos as they do help. This video helped get the car started, but if you can't turn the key at all you can't unlock the steering wheel so, you can't drive the car if you can't turn the wheel. Is there a way to unlock the steering wheel??

  • @lemmerbros.8502

    @lemmerbros.8502

    8 күн бұрын

    Same

  • @tymead7604
    @tymead76042 жыл бұрын

    So my issue is that my key gets stuck in after I drive, I’ve gotta unplug the fuse from behind the wheel in order to get my key out every tine

  • @jamesstuart3563
    @jamesstuart35633 жыл бұрын

    my father in law had a simular problem only differrance was his key only went in a little bit and he had to call out a locksmith and they had a bitch of a job getting it out even though it was drilled out fully but in the end it came out and it was fixed butgreat thinking and ill be keeping this video handy in case it goes again

  • @123mw2pwn
    @123mw2pwn Жыл бұрын

    you gonna locate the sidebar that's locking up the cylinder in the body. Drill to locate & pull the sidebar out, drill the wafers if you don't have a key and clean the shavings out with a pick then the cylinder will allow to turn. turn to acc and depress retainer and the ignition lock cylinder will slide out

  • @gregorymcgann6378
    @gregorymcgann63788 ай бұрын

    You only have to drill if it's stuck in the off position. If it's in the on position then the release pin is lined up and if you stick something in that hole it will release the lock cylinder. When you drilled it in the on position you destroyed that release pin.

  • @donnawalker449
    @donnawalker4492 жыл бұрын

    This work to start the card but my my steering wheel won't move

  • @hotstreetcar
    @hotstreetcar6 жыл бұрын

    Did you ever get the switch out

  • @ModologyMotorsports

    @ModologyMotorsports

    6 жыл бұрын

    No, not yet. I ran into some bigger problems with my other car. Still planning on going back to working on getting the switch out, and I'll make a follow up video.

  • @hotstreetcar

    @hotstreetcar

    6 жыл бұрын

    Modology Motorsports life huh i know how that goes

  • @jordancusack5980
    @jordancusack59804 жыл бұрын

    I still couldn’t turn my steering wheel

  • @dreamgirl_jess

    @dreamgirl_jess

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here. But Still fun to take apart and get to working. I felt like a real auto technician lol

  • @jordancusack5980

    @jordancusack5980

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dreamgirl_jess no fun I had to pay 400$ to get mine fixed

  • @nagenrao7474
    @nagenrao74742 жыл бұрын

    !!

  • @dixiewarren362
    @dixiewarren3622 жыл бұрын

    quick fix???

  • @MasterKeySolutions
    @MasterKeySolutions4 жыл бұрын

    You ever get the cylinder out? I have the same problem. Bought the ignition cylinder, but can't seem to get it out just like you. That allen screw for the black ring was a b*tch to get out. lol Sausage fingers.

  • @ModologyMotorsports

    @ModologyMotorsports

    4 жыл бұрын

    Since I couldn't get the switch to turn anymore, I ended up just drilling the entire thing out. It kinda came out in several pieces, but it was out finally!

  • @nunyabuziness8421
    @nunyabuziness84213 жыл бұрын

    Spray wd40 in it

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