Fixed my BA ignition using this video today.. worked a treat! Really good detailed instructions. I left the column in the car, took me an hour or so but it's definitely awkward, dremel and drill only just fit in there. Worth a subscribe just for this cheers!

@PangazShed

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Glad this old crusty video is still helping people. That’s what it’s all about!

Thanks for this. Very precise instructions. Completed the job today in about an hour. I used 1.2mm wire and loctite bearing retainer. Works a treat. It's videos like this that restore my faith in the internet.

7 years later and this video is still helping ppl out! I just did the same fix after watching it. I used a nail but bent it up pretty much the same. Took some finessing but I think it works. I hope yours lasted! Thanks.

@PangazShed

8 ай бұрын

Great to hear! After I did this fix, the ignition was bulletproof until the cars eventual sale! I’m sure you’d get the longevity out of it too! Thanks for watching!

I used this video because the bottom end fell out of mine ignition. Fixed while installed. Tight fix but definitely do-able. Good video

Mate...!!! I just did this to my BF RTV... worked a treat. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your fix!

Great video. Very handy, and clear instructions. The switch was loose in all key positions on my BA - nothing clicking. The black plastic cover, with all the wires, had fallen off. Lucky, I found the 2 ball bearings and the long thin spring (from behind the white nylon piece), on the car floor. I was surprised to find the tab is still intact. No doubt it will break off sometime soon. The lugs, which hold the black plastic cover on must have opened and released the cover.

@PangazShed

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Didn't they understand during the design stage, that the plastic cover is under tension thanks to the spring, and that a couple of dimples on soft metal isn't good enough to hold the guts of the barrel in long term? I guess at the start Ford made alot of money selling replacement steering columns! Thanks for stopping by

@railtrolley

3 жыл бұрын

@@PangazShed The switch should have been designed with some sort of clamp over the black plastic cover, and screwed on. The dimples holding the cover must get pushed away by the black cover over time, and use of the switch. I may make up something to hold the black cover on better. And some method of reinforcing the tab. I was lucky it is still there, but only a matter of time before it breaks off.

@chrislea8239

Жыл бұрын

Hey mate had this happen to me . But got it back together but won't start nothing at all. What hell is blown? Checked all fuses. Can you do a video on this if you know about it.?

Bakelite breaks ? Superglue. Lost your centre spring ?( boing! ,gone) Use spring from old Parker pen, give it a stretch first ,to reduce diameter. Lost those tiny Bb's ? Cut bb's from your old briggs&Stratton mower carby. Need to remove carrier ? (God only knows why) 1/2 " w/w tap , then pin punch out from lock side. "Start" not returning, ? Re-form "ramp " with pin -punch. And finally: Ensure earth tab protrudes far enough ; unless ya wanna cross the starter motor terminals every morning before driving off to work. Good vid , man .

@PangazShed

Жыл бұрын

Great comment, and funny too! Thanks for the ideas and for watching. Cheers

Thanks very much for this. I just fixed my sons 2005 BA where the back of the switch had popped off. Used your video to be able to put it back together. Surprisingly only took me an hour and saved him a heap of dollars.

@PangazShed

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Thanks for checking it out

Vid is getting on a bit, but did this to my 05 BA XR6 today. You're a legend mate. You saved me 1/3 the cost of the car.

@MrSantaria

3 жыл бұрын

Oh and you helped me with putting it back together. It took me 20of mucking around and 3 seconds skipping through your vid to realise I put the bloody spring in the wrong place.

@PangazShed

3 жыл бұрын

No worries man, yeah the vid is old, long winded, poorly edited, recorded the wrong way around. But as long as it helped you out, that’s all that matters! Glad to have helped! Cheers

@MrSantaria

3 жыл бұрын

@@PangazShed Don't apologise, it was everything that I needed and more 😂

Excellent video. I didn't have the exact same problem, but your video gave me all the information I needed to get it all back together working nicely. Thanks

Cheers mate, used this as the foundation of my fix today ... saved me heaps!! I did mine installed ... needed three hands but certainly do-able!

@davidworthington2927

Жыл бұрын

and watching again for car number 2 :)

I knew about this method but was hesitant to try without concise instructions, this video made the task super clear. You just saved me $220. Thank you!

@tonyoconnor2845

5 жыл бұрын

Feb 2019 my ignition switch failed. Ultimate Locksmiths in Pioneer Ave Thornleigh NSW has quoted $440 BARGAIN A Ford dealer wanted $2400

You are a bloody genius. Just finished this fix and it works well.Thanks so much for sharing this.

I wish we could have seen the removal and install of the steering column.. But top vid anyway.. Thanks for sharing.......

Outstanding ....a auto elec pointed me in this direction and said save yourself some money as this guy does an amazing job. Thankyou

Can confirm this works. You're a legend and a genius mate

Thanks so much mate. Really well detailed video! This is what I will be doing next week on the ol BA.

Thank you very much my mate I cracked it new or 2nd hand column installed now. AWESOME!!!

You saved my wallet a chunk of cash with your video so thanks for that. Your step by step process helped heaps along the way the only thing I did different was drop the steering column down by removing 4×10mm for easier access. It was a bit fidelity but I got the job done not a problem. Still you have wonder why it wasn't fixed in later model with a simple mod like that? My guess, a Deliberate design fault? Something Fords renowned for as my wallet and I have been finding out. At least this one didn't cost me and it'll pass rego. Then it's gone, and Fords on my never again buy list. So cheers mate from me and my wallet 👍 so thanks mate....Cheers!

@PangazShed

2 жыл бұрын

Killer! Thanks for the comment! Yeah, for $1500 repair from Ford, no wonder they never fixed it, easy money for THEIR wallets! ;) I’m glad this video helped, as old as it is. Make me keen on making more! Cheers

Thank you so much 👍 you gave me the confidence to fix mine after suggesting that the switch might have just fallen out. Turns out, that's exactly what happened.

@PangazShed

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

good work mate. I fixed my territory by myself. good help, thanks.

Thanks for your video. I did this fix on mine today and it works well.

Absolute beauty! - your attention to detail is second to none, and the explanation and delivery is superb. Your video details the problem with the cast lug (not the spring as most imply) and how to fix it....all for $0 !!! (not worthy.....)

Thank you greatly mate, you've just saved me a ton of money and an even bigger headache and made me a happy little vegemite.👍👍

Very helpful and direct help me fix my problem 👍

Great video mate. Thanks for sharing

THANKS !! great video easy to understand you have saved me heaps thanks again regards Wayne

Thanks for this, big help. Of course my problem was the 'backing plate' falling out. Great design with that shit.

Champ my ba has just gone looks like ill be giving this ago great video

at around 8:30 the reason why most (not all) electronic accessories are off is to concentrate power to the starter motor and ignition coils so that the car starts cleanly and smoothly, it continues like so until the car is idling or running and generating power from the alternator, then which the accessories will turn back on! (Hope i wasn't too technical!)

Sick bro! Well done

I tilt my hat good sir. Worked a treat

i have a 1998 ford fairmont au and i'm wondering if i can just change the barrel and key on the ignition or its more complicated> ie new steering column?

Thanks mate, just did this, all working, I used 1.5mm mild steel rod. I drilled holes closer to centre which in hind sight made it quite tight to fit between plastic and spring but a little modification to steel clip helped. This should be a recall from Ford, what a stupid fault to occur, just bad design.

Cheers brother muchly appreciated ❤❤

I know I'm late to this video, but was pointed to this video by a ford engineer - :) Xheapest territory column I could find was about $280. Repair kit about $300. This is better! I have been nervous everystep of the way, but have the wire loop in and key looks like it's returning - so , so far, so good! Now just to put it all back in the car.... I'm interested if anyone else who had this issue also had any other weird electrical issues? Before the "detent lug" failed on mine completely, I had intermittant starts. some times would just act like a dead battery - but it wasn't... I'm hoping that this problem may have been the cause of that too. Maybe an errant piece of lug bridging contacts it shouldn't.

thanks man. saved me a bunch

THANKS !! great instructions well do you save me heaps regards Wayne

You my dear sir are a Savior

Dude your voice sounds exactly the same as Dr Chasse (Aussie actor) of the tv show House. All that aside I've got this job just came up on the wife's shit heap..... I drove it today its was fine, she drove it tonight and its stuffed...... So I will be saving and watch this a dozen times....

@PangazShed

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh Billy Kennedy, son of Dr Carl from Ramsay Street

You are missing a small long spring on the other side of the white bit that fits over the small pin when putting it back together

I fixed one of these the other day while it was still in the vehicle . This is a common problem with these vehicles .

Great job thanks👍🏻

2018 Kia ora e hoa.🖐😀 He nui tenei mahi. He numa waea 8 tenei. Tēnā koe.👍👏👏👏

Thankyou for this bro. Saved me a fortune right before Christmas. Sounds like you're from nz

@PangazShed

Жыл бұрын

Glad this vid still helps people in 2022! Nah not NZ, across the pond in Aus! Thanks mate

@PangazShed

Жыл бұрын

Sorry man, not from Queensland, it is usually my Holiday destination 🤣

@PangazShed

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! I wasn’t experienced in this repair either when I filmed myself fumbling about and managed to sort it out, so you should be right! 👍🏻

Thanks for the vid just fixed mine this moring

@PangazShed

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

nice job mate

Excellent, thank you

Would you make one of them and send it because mine car doing them same thing

Is there supposed to be a spring between the plastic part and the ignition switch?

@edwarddecastella884

3 жыл бұрын

Does it need that spring tho??

im just in the process of doing my territory 2005 ghia ive just grounded off what was left of the tab i know tje wire you made was 20mm tho how wide was it ? 5mm?

@matworkz1293

7 жыл бұрын

ok great i meant to say the bit that broke off i cant see whers to drill on that side

@matworkz1293

7 жыл бұрын

uctoranaman 5mm loop?

@matworkz1293

7 жыл бұрын

uctoranaman finished modification tho key is still not springing back

Had this happen to me today where the key is just loose inside the barrel. I'm confident in using your instructions for the repairing stage but was wondering if you're able to provide info on where to find out how to remove the column. I've searched forums and found very limited info in relation to the removal/installation stage. TIA

@dylanduffy522

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I did read that earlier but it seemed vague to me. I'll have to go over it again with fresher eyes this weekend. Cheers mate.

@dylanduffy522

7 жыл бұрын

uctoranaman thanks again mate. fixed this morning. no dramas 👍

@baesex

7 жыл бұрын

you can actually do it without removing column but it's a bit fiddly.. need to use some grease to hold the bearings in place and a flathead to hold the parts in as you put the backplate etc..

@dylanduffy522

7 жыл бұрын

That's basically how I did it. Was not willing to muck around in the heat and did it quickly before punching the plastic contact retainer back in to ensure I won't be returning for that issue soon.

Awesome vid mate. How did you remove steering column from the car? I've got everything off. Did you disconnect from the steering column end or from the floor pan end. Thank you so much Ford NZ wanted $2000 including GST. Lol

@jameswitanga8611

7 жыл бұрын

Mate that plastic piece down the bottom where the nut head goes through down the bottom does unclip when I start to undo looks like it wants to break off. Lol

great video mate, just one question. Am I able to leave the ball bearings out as I am unable to take the sterring column out?

@sheldonchristie346

7 жыл бұрын

uctoranaman my car is stuck at the supermarket around the corner so I'm trying to repair this without taking the column out.. tbh, I dont know the first thing about doing so. any suggestions on how I would make the ball bearings stay while I put everything back?

@sheldonchristie346

7 жыл бұрын

uctoranaman maaaaaaaate!!!! You are an absolute superstar!! I owe u a beer, a fuck load of beers actually. If anyone is wondering, yes it can be done without taking the sterring column out. I did the job in the supermarket car park using a drimel. thanks again mate.. cheers

@sheldonchristie346

7 жыл бұрын

uctoranaman yep and tbh that wire will last longer than the car will. the only issue is it feels a bit sticky due to the amount of grease in there but that will get better over time. super stoked mate... cheers again

@baesex

7 жыл бұрын

i didn't have grease on me so i used blistex haha

I went fkn Gungo Ho and it's ugly as shit lol that's gold brother ! Awesome and esay to follow vid man,top notch.Thanks for taking the time to share :-)

@PangazShed

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! I forgot about that! There’s me thinking I was professional all the way through! Glad it helped and got a cheeky laugh! Cheers

@sheepdog4041

3 жыл бұрын

@@PangazShed All good man,one shouldn't ever take themselves too serious all of the time right.Keep em coming brother :-)

Hi, Did this now immobiliser has disabled car, Any ideas?

@Dreama40

5 жыл бұрын

take it to your ford dealer.

What type of wire did you use? Where can I find it?

@jimmyh9119

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍

Releasing the grub screws in front will allow that sleave to come out.

Howd you remove the backing i cant seem to get mine off

I put sikaflex around the outside over the tabs so it wouldnt happen again, that was 8 years ago

not a bad idea. I used to fix them this way. Still have another problem after this repair where the backs pop off the switch because the metal is too soft. After pulling it apart and putting back together you will find its then even weaker. I developed the DIY ford ignition switch kit. check it out at www.fordignitionwitch.com.au . The kit comes with a removal tool to remove old switch and high quality replacement parts with a lifetime guarantee. No need to remove column from car. Quick, Easy and guaranteed for life.

@turbocat1984

5 жыл бұрын

What happened to your website?

@Zomerlad

4 жыл бұрын

turbocat1984 it’s fordignitionswitch.com.au/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwP3yBRCkARIsAABGiPo5SEVcdru87seQeij6uk1E7S5T9V7K2bx_1t5ClZJdBMAVptrFB-UaAmPoEALw_wcB

@beno4030

4 жыл бұрын

$300! Compared to $0. Whilst he had it out, there are things Ang could have done to stop the black plastic ignition switch falling off in the future, but why pay $300! for a product, if it works correctly and as stated, you will only use once. By the way, there is no such thing as a lifetime warranty which is why you do not have a copy of the warranty on your website for customers to see BEFORE they buy.

good engineering, being lazy I will get the extraction tool and the new cylinder ....

you forgot to put a spring in lol but if it works it works

bit of a guessing game for you mate ,get it to st marys auto to fix it properly forever

check that new replacement out , ford ignition switch .10 minute job and saves fucking around with a column removal.it will be the best part on those shit box fords.

Biggest piece of shit car I've ever owned

Good on ya champ you did it like a pro🤌👏👏