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05-11-2019, 10:49 AM | #1 | ||
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hi to all-
first post- first aggro. the ignition barrel fell apart on my au falcon- leaving the barrel switch in parts on the floor.. i looked at the wreckers and they spouted off some bs about 'changing the steering column."- i call bs on that. who in here has the fix for it?? its like hyper urgent now- so cost effective, easy fixes will be required. many thanks, jonny v |
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05-11-2019, 11:05 AM | #2 | ||
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With some of them ... the ignition barrel was integral to the steering column.
But I thought it was more a case of B-series that it was all integrated though.
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05-11-2019, 11:06 AM | #3 | ||
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Moving to the AU section where you will get more of an audience to assist here.
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05-11-2019, 11:11 AM | #4 | ||
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Where are you located?
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05-11-2019, 01:00 PM | #5 | ||
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If you are in Northern NWS look up Lismore Lock Shop.
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05-11-2019, 03:22 PM | #6 | ||
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What year series AU?
You can buy new ignition barrels from Nice Products e.g. https://niceproducts.com.au/feature/search-by-vehicle/ and https://niceproducts.com.au/feature/search-by-vehicle/ But it's usually the actual lock rather than the barrel the breaks and, if so, you will indeed need a complete new second-hand lock assembly which often does mean buying the whole column from a wrecker and they are getting harder to find. You could try the people that do these https://fordignitionswitch.com.au/#buynow and https://www.frk1.com.au/ but I don't believe they have a kit for the series I AU and perhaps not the later series AU's either. In any event it sounds like your lock is broken in a different way (as the AU, EL and EF did) and a used lock assemble is required.
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05-11-2019, 07:01 PM | #7 | ||
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The easiest way is to buy one on eBay. I bought one and found my problem was a spring broken in the ignition switch, behind the barrel. To remove the barrel I had to poke a small screwdriver in a hole beneath the metal casing. You have to remove the plastic shroud first.
The current price is $14.95 + $8 postage. You may be able to get express postage. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-IGNI...8AAOSwI8laMlam |
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05-11-2019, 07:15 PM | #8 | ||
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If you also need to replace the ignition switch behind the barrel, you can get a kit for about $50 and replace it yourself. There is no need to remove the column unless your enjoy lots of unnecessary work. Here is a video on changing one on a Ford Territory, which is fairly similar.
https://youtu.be/XU8ft63hh24 |
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06-11-2019, 08:42 AM | #9 | ||
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06-11-2019, 08:50 AM | #10 | ||
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OK, can’t offer suggestions of whom to see for parts/repairs but do you know the old school method of tapping the “anti-theft” bolt loose on the steering lock, with a centre punch?
It’s just a standard thread so when all is fixed you can use a standard bolt and Loctite to reassemble. Tape the key head securely into the transponder ring around the ignition lock and you can then jump wire the ignition to operate. |
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