You replaced the ignition lock, and it will not shift out of park? If that is the situation, it sounds like the column is out of sync. More details are required to give a solid answer. A more common issue with these is the actuator rod in the column breaks. If you replaced the lock because it was turning hard and wasnt always cranking when turned, this may be your problem instead of the lock.
The ignition tumblers are part of the cylinder , they are internal and are what differentiate the key cuts. They do occasionally stick and bind the ignition cylinder
The ignition cylinder is the part you turn your key in to start the car, this is in its housing.
Remove the retaining ring, from the top of your 1997 Ford Astro ignition lock cylinder. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition lock cylinder.
The tumblers in the key cylinder have most likely become stuck in the wrong position and you will have to replace the ignition key cylinder.
first you pull the plastic rod then turn on the ignition
how to pull a ignition cylinder on a S-10 extented cab automatic
motorcraft.com shows for the 1977 F-100 with the 300 cubic inch ( 4.9 L ) straight 6 cylinder engine : ( 6 degrees BTDC ) does not specify automatic or manual transmission
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how do you get ignition switch out of steering column in 2000 catera?
That can vary between 6 degrees BTDC and 10 degrees BTDC , depending on year , if automatic or manual transmission , if California equipped - a little more information please
In the first model year of the Ford Mustang : The 170 cubic inch inline 6 cylinder is : ( point gap is .024 to .026 inch ) ( ignition timing is 6 * BTDC for the manual transmission and 12 * for the automatic transmission ) Also , the point dwell is 35 to 38 at idle
automatic transmission ( 14 degrees BTDC ) automatic transmission - California ( 8 degrees BTDC ) manual transmission ( 6 degrees BTDC ) according to motorcraft . com
With automatic transmission ( 6 degrees BTDC ) With automatic transmission and dual mode ignition timing ( 12 degrees BTDC ) With manual transmission ( 10 degrees BTDC ) According to motorcraft . com
Automatic transmission - 10 degress BTDC Manual transmission - 6 degrees BTDC
Remove the ignition cylinder retaining ring. Poll the ignition cylinder out. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition cylinder.
Try replacing the vehicle speed sensor (VSS). It's held in place on the side of the transmission by a single bolt and it has a single electrical connection. I had the same problem, and this cleared it up instantly!
You can change the ignition cylinder on your 1999 Mercury Mystique by removing the retaining ring at the top of the ignition cylinder. The ignition cylinder will slide out. Remove the wiring harness.