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zoegrant · 11-01-2017, 09:04 PM

A buddy of mine just received a new iginition switch and cylinder and two keys from a vendor for his 56 T-Bird.... One key was into the cylinder and he said it would not come out. What do you think is the problem ? Thanks

Lanny · 11-01-2017, 09:38 PM

I would advise him to call the vendor and hopefully the
vendor could answer that question...

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Daves55Sedan · 11-01-2017, 11:10 PM

When the key is turned to any position other than the "off" position, it is not supposed to come out. Tell him to turn the key so that the key fob is straight up and down in relation to the top (parallel with the tumbler keeper). Then it will pull out.
If the key will still not come out when the key is turned to the off position, look at the little round pin on top of the lock at the back to see if it is popped up. If it is not, it should be and could possibly be coaxed out by slightly depressing it with an ice pick and releasing. If that little cylinder is stuck, shoot a little WD-40 down the cylinder bore and try again.

Daves55Sedan · 11-01-2017, 11:18 PM

Guess I should add that the little pin inside the cylinder on top of the far end of the lock that I mentioned above has a purpose. Here's how it works.
In order to install the lock in the ignition switch (or in a car door lock sleeve) the key must first be turned to the on or unlock position, then the little pin can be depressed so the lock can be slid into the ignition switch. Then, turn the key off, which releases the pin to pop up into the little hole in the back of the ignition switch housing at the top. That pin holds the lock in the switch so that it doesn't come out.
In order to remove a lock from a switch, first turn the key on and depress that little pin down thru the little hole to release the lock from the switch and pull the lock out by pulling on the key fob. Then remove the key from the lock by turning the key "off" which should cause that little pin to pop up automatically.

bobss396 · 11-02-2017, 01:29 PM

I have a new Napa switch in my car. If I don't pull it out a little when I turn it off, it can get stuck. Usually a few seconds of wrestling gets it free.

zoegrant · 11-02-2017, 10:34 PM

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Thanks everyone...problem solved with WD40around the back pin...Daves 55 sedan solved the problem...

5851a · 11-03-2017, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bobss396

I have a new Napa switch in my car. If I don't pull it out a little when I turn it off, it can get stuck. Usually a few seconds of wrestling gets it free.

Ha that's funny, any old Ford I get in to start if the key is on the left side of the steering I automatically start shaking it while turning. They should have put it in the owners manual.

Daves55Sedan · 11-04-2017, 06:50 PM

My '55 trunk lock cylinder was so badly worn when I got the car (in 1972) that you had to pull upward on the key while attempting to turn it. The key itself was very badly worn and apparently the tumblers themselves were also. I had oversized keys cut twice and it still requires pulling upward while turning to open. The people who had the car before me must have used the trunk A LOT.

bobss396 · 11-06-2017, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 5851a

Ha that's funny, any old Ford I get in to start if the key is on the left side of the steering I automatically start shaking it while turning. They should have put it in the owners manual.

The problem started recently and the switch was around $28, not cheap. Eventually it has got to go before I get stuck in BFE with it. Just about anything I have gotten for the car at Napa has turned out to be junk.

Gene F · 11-06-2017, 06:52 PM

Push in on the cyliner, as you wiggle the key and pull a little.

mobileparts · 11-07-2017, 04:56 PM

For those in the need of NEW U.S.A. made Ignition Switches and Tumblers -- I have some N.O.S. U.S.A. made aftermarket --- and ------
a couple last sets of N.O.S. ++ FOMOCO ++ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They fit 1952 - 1959 Ford Full Size and 1955 - 1960 T Bird !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935 ...... Long Island, New York.....

11-01-2017, 09:04 PM	#1
zoegrant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tolland CT Posts: 773	Key stuck in ignition cylinder A buddy of mine just received a new iginition switch and cylinder and two keys from a vendor for his 56 T-Bird.... One key was into the cylinder and he said it would not come out. What do you think is the problem ? Thanks

11-01-2017, 09:38 PM	#2
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: Key stuck in ignition cylinder I would advise him to call the vendor and hopefully the vendor could answer that question... . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

11-01-2017, 11:10 PM	#3
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: Key stuck in ignition cylinder When the key is turned to any position other than the "off" position, it is not supposed to come out. Tell him to turn the key so that the key fob is straight up and down in relation to the top (parallel with the tumbler keeper). Then it will pull out. If the key will still not come out when the key is turned to the off position, look at the little round pin on top of the lock at the back to see if it is popped up. If it is not, it should be and could possibly be coaxed out by slightly depressing it with an ice pick and releasing. If that little cylinder is stuck, shoot a little WD-40 down the cylinder bore and try again. Last edited by Daves55Sedan; 11-01-2017 at 11:19 PM.

11-01-2017, 11:18 PM	#4
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: Key stuck in ignition cylinder Guess I should add that the little pin inside the cylinder on top of the far end of the lock that I mentioned above has a purpose. Here's how it works. In order to install the lock in the ignition switch (or in a car door lock sleeve) the key must first be turned to the on or unlock position, then the little pin can be depressed so the lock can be slid into the ignition switch. Then, turn the key off, which releases the pin to pop up into the little hole in the back of the ignition switch housing at the top. That pin holds the lock in the switch so that it doesn't come out. In order to remove a lock from a switch, first turn the key on and depress that little pin down thru the little hole to release the lock from the switch and pull the lock out by pulling on the key fob. Then remove the key from the lock by turning the key "off" which should cause that little pin to pop up automatically.

11-02-2017, 01:29 PM	#5
bobss396 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 721	Re: Key stuck in ignition cylinder I have a new Napa switch in my car. If I don't pull it out a little when I turn it off, it can get stuck. Usually a few seconds of wrestling gets it free.

11-02-2017, 10:34 PM	#6
zoegrant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tolland CT Posts: 773	Re: Key stuck in ignition cylinder Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks everyone...problem solved with WD40around the back pin...Daves 55 sedan solved the problem...

11-04-2017, 06:50 PM	#8
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: Key stuck in ignition cylinder My '55 trunk lock cylinder was so badly worn when I got the car (in 1972) that you had to pull upward on the key while attempting to turn it. The key itself was very badly worn and apparently the tumblers themselves were also. I had oversized keys cut twice and it still requires pulling upward while turning to open. The people who had the car before me must have used the trunk A LOT.

11-06-2017, 06:52 PM	#10
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: Key stuck in ignition cylinder Push in on the cyliner, as you wiggle the key and pull a little.

11-07-2017, 04:56 PM	#11
mobileparts Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Hempstead, New York Posts: 167	Re: Key stuck in ignition cylinder For those in the need of NEW U.S.A. made Ignition Switches and Tumblers -- I have some N.O.S. U.S.A. made aftermarket --- and ------ a couple last sets of N.O.S. ++ FOMOCO ++ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They fit 1952 - 1959 Ford Full Size and 1955 - 1960 T Bird !!!!!!!!!!!!! Call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935 ...... Long Island, New York.....