1994 ranger with no keys

snooze · #1 10-11-2015, 05:32 PM

So I bought my fourth ranger today and the previous owner lost the keys he is a friend of mine so I know and trust the truck runs but I can't figure out how to get the lock cylinder out in order to replace it I tried drilling out the retaining pin with no such luck any ideas?

here's a few pics got it for $500 with no keys and in need of a clutch I don't think that was to shabby

RAT Ranger · #2 10-11-2015, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by snooze

So I bought my fourth ranger today and the previous owner lost the keys he is a friend of mine so I know and trust the truck runs but I can't figure out how to get the lock cylinder out in order to replace it I tried drilling out the retaining pin with no such luck any ideas?

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Good Locksmith can cut keys on the spot, but have no idea of what it cost in your area.

I had a set done on a 87 Mustang I bought years back, guy did them while I stood there.

snooze · #3 10-12-2015, 06:11 AM

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Good Locksmith can cut keys on the spot, but have no idea of what it cost in your area.

I had a set done on a 87 Mustang I bought years back, guy did them while I stood there.

I don't know of any locksmiths in the are plus I've already drilled it so no use

mazdaman · #4 10-12-2015, 06:51 AM

search , ford ranger ignition lock removal , lots of info there

snooze · #5 10-12-2015, 08:42 AM

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search , ford ranger ignition lock removal , lots of info there

I did most say drill the retaining pin or call a locksmith I can't do anything with a locksmith and I already tried drilling the pin with no luck

Tyler46 · #6 10-12-2015, 09:03 AM

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I did most say drill the retaining pin or call a locksmith I can't do anything with a locksmith and I already tried drilling the pin with no luck

How about the door on the other side of the truck.

snooze · #7 10-12-2015, 10:27 AM

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How about the door on the other side of the truck.

Not the door lock the ignition lock cylinder to actually start the truck

Lariat · #8 10-12-2015, 10:37 AM

Pull the steering colum and replace it with one thst has a key from a parts truck or scrap yard. Easy to do on a gen 2 dash.

Tyler46 · #9 10-12-2015, 10:49 AM

I think I'm missing something here, did you drill into the ignition cylinder?

snooze · #10 10-12-2015, 01:13 PM

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I think I'm missing something here, did you drill into the ignition cylinder?

Yeah trying to get the retaining pin out to slide it out and throw a new one in with a new key

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Pull the steering colum and replace it with one thst has a key from a parts truck or scrap yard. Easy to do on a gen 2 dash.

That's what I'm narrowing it down to

snooze · #11 10-12-2015, 05:25 PM

Well I'm contemplating just throwing a switch panel in it at this point because I'm cheap and drilled to deep on the ignition cylinder anyone see a major problem with it?

Tyler46 · #12 10-12-2015, 05:31 PM

If it was me I would bite the bullet and replace the cylinder with an OEM.

snooze · #13 10-13-2015, 03:47 AM

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If it was me I would bite the bullet and replace the cylinder with an OEM.

It's not the cost of the cylinder those aren't expensive it's the time and money I'm gonna spend trying to replace the entire column because I drilled to deep it's only a $500 ranger I'm gonna drive it until I feel a little more comfortable to buy a new full size next year then it's going to become a dune and trail bomb so the switch panel doesn't bother me

snooze · #14 10-13-2015, 05:12 PM

Good news ignition is fixed and no switch panel was needed bad news now I'm on to the clutch problems which is a whole new animal this ought to be fun