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How do you remove a 1993 mercury tracer ignition switch if you HAVE the ignition key and can turn it to the on position?
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∙ 17y ago
you need to push in the hole with 1/8 inch screw driver under the steering column, below your ignition switch. there is a release button in there and it just pulls out once you have that release button pushed it's actually quite easy..
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