need help!!!! ignition ?

youngster · May 21st, 2011, 09:08 PM

have a 89 5.0 lx. i put my key in the ignition to start it and it wouldnt turn over and the key had gotten stuck so i ripped the key out and then it wouldnt go back in so i had somebody drill out my ignition. but the car wouldnt start even after that. said it something in the column.? if anyone knows anything please let me know asap. thanks

ryanw · May 22nd, 2011, 01:50 AM

try replacing the ignition switch any ways

youngster · May 27th, 2011, 05:13 PM

shouldnt a screwdriver be able to start the car if i remove the ignition tho? it wont even turn

LSX Freak · May 27th, 2011, 06:33 PM

FastStang91Lx · May 27th, 2011, 10:10 PM

Car thieves asking for advice on stealing cars on forums now?

youngster · May 31st, 2011, 05:50 PM

im not stealing cars i just want to have a ignition switch back instead of having to disconect my battery everytime and have to pop the clutch to start it. i just wanna know if its in the colomn that the problem is or what?

kmedeiros88 · May 31st, 2011, 06:08 PM

Just buy a new ignition switch or hot wire it.

PONYMAN · May 31st, 2011, 06:10 PM

buy a new ignition switch , it will keep your car from being stolen.
Here in Houston , you get stopped & the leo sees a busted ignition switch , he will ask you some serious questions on ownership of your car.

youngster · May 31st, 2011, 09:42 PM

i keep documentation on that so im good its just the new ignition will turn once i put it in. its like it locks itself up

PONYMAN · June 1st, 2011, 09:39 AM

wow, good luck on getting it fixed.
I know it can be a hassle.

DShort · June 1st, 2011, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by youngster

i keep documentation on that so im good its just the new ignition will turn once i put it in. its like it locks itself up

make sure the pin on the column and the hole in the switch are alighned.

youngster · June 2nd, 2011, 02:45 AM

the pin that had to be drilled out?

May 21st, 2011, 09:08 PM	#1
youngster Newbie 1989 Mustang lx 5.0 Join Date: May 2011 Location: houston,tx Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	need help!!!! ignition ? have a 89 5.0 lx. i put my key in the ignition to start it and it wouldnt turn over and the key had gotten stuck so i ripped the key out and then it wouldnt go back in so i had somebody drill out my ignition. but the car wouldnt start even after that. said it something in the column.? if anyone knows anything please let me know asap. thanks

May 22nd, 2011, 01:50 AM	#2
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	try replacing the ignition switch any ways __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

May 27th, 2011, 06:33 PM	#4
LSX Freak Enthusiast Canary yellow 1990 GT Praying for 11's after winter mods Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Moberly, Missouri Posts: 539 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ -Edelbrock Performer Intake/Heads -TFS2 Cam -Tremec 3550 -All them other bolt on performance thingys

May 27th, 2011, 10:10 PM	#5
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Car thieves asking for advice on stealing cars on forums now? __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

May 31st, 2011, 06:10 PM	#8
PONYMAN Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston \ Flatonia Texas Posts: 215 iTrader: 0 reviews	buy a new ignition switch , it will keep your car from being stolen. Here in Houston , you get stopped & the leo sees a busted ignition switch , he will ask you some serious questions on ownership of your car. __________________ Have you driven a Ford lately ?

May 27th, 2011, 05:13 PM	#3
youngster Newbie 1989 Mustang lx 5.0 Join Date: May 2011 Location: houston,tx Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	shouldnt a screwdriver be able to start the car if i remove the ignition tho? it wont even turn

May 31st, 2011, 05:50 PM	#6
youngster Newbie 1989 Mustang lx 5.0 Join Date: May 2011 Location: houston,tx Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	im not stealing cars i just want to have a ignition switch back instead of having to disconect my battery everytime and have to pop the clutch to start it. i just wanna know if its in the colomn that the problem is or what?

May 31st, 2011, 06:08 PM	#7
kmedeiros88 Regular 89 Mustang LX Hatch Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just buy a new ignition switch or hot wire it.

May 31st, 2011, 09:42 PM	#9
youngster Newbie 1989 Mustang lx 5.0 Join Date: May 2011 Location: houston,tx Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	i keep documentation on that so im good its just the new ignition will turn once i put it in. its like it locks itself up

June 1st, 2011, 09:39 AM	#10
PONYMAN Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston \ Flatonia Texas Posts: 215 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow, good luck on getting it fixed. I know it can be a hassle. __________________ Have you driven a Ford lately ?

June 2nd, 2011, 02:45 AM	#12
youngster Newbie 1989 Mustang lx 5.0 Join Date: May 2011 Location: houston,tx Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	the pin that had to be drilled out?

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