HELP with ignition key cylinder - 89 Bronco II

[Dan S]

Looking for any help here… key and steering were completely locked, would not move. Drilled out the old cylinder and got it turn over and start with a screwdriver. Replaced cylinder, now easily unlocks the steering wheel and will turn on everything in accessory mode, but turning past that it does nothing, will not attempt to start. ????

 

[Uncle Gump]

Been some time since I've been that deep in a steering column. That said... there is a mechanical movement between lock cylinder and ignition switch. Sounds like something is broken... misaligned... disconnected... etc.

A service manual would be a huge help. I would share but my CD shop manual got erased somehow.

Hopefully someone else will chine in...

 

[Dan S]

Thanks for the help! A manual would be helpful it sounds like.

 

[Dan S]

We’ve now replaced the ignition switch as well, and made sure the switch actuator rod was good. Still nothing! Any thoughts from anyone?