Begin by removing the retaining ring at the top of your 1986 Toyota pickup truck ignition switch. The ignition switch will slide out. Remove the wiring harness from the back of the ignition switch.
Attach the wiring harness to the and of your 1986 Chevrolet Caprice ignition switch. Slide the ignition switch into the ignition slot. Tighten the ignition switch with the retaining ring.
The Buick Roadmaster was not produced in 1986. They were made from 1991 to 1996.
when you start the car up that's your ignition switch is located...
The ignition switch is usually mounted to the steering column and is operated by a linkage rod. NOTEOn column-mounted ignition switches, don't confuse the switch with the lock cylinder and keys. The ignition switch is not normally visible. On some vehicles, the steering column support has to be removed and the column lowered to find the ignition switch. On others, the switch is accessible under the dash.The ignition switch is operated by the key switch. Courtesy of Ford Motor Company. To replace the switch: * Remove the ignition switch wiring harness. * Unbolt it from its position. * Bolt the new switch into position. * Attach the witing harness.
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On a 1986 Lincoln town car, the ignition starter switch is located near the bottom of the steering column. It has a rod going into it that operates it from the key lock assembly.Ê
On steering column behind lower cover.
Remove the screws on the side of the steering column. Remove the screws underneath the steering column and pull the bottom half of the column down. Slide a pin punch into the hole at the ignition tumbler assembly's bottom. Force the tumbler upwards and pull it out of the steering column.
Make sure the steering wheel is centered and the tires are straight. Disconnect the battery to prevent any shocks. Remove the horn pad and disconnect the wires. Remove the nut from the center of the column assembly and slide off the steering wheel. Remove the next three screws and unscrew the plastic housing. Slide out the ignition switch assembly and unplug the wires from the back of it. Now replace it with the new ignition switch and reverse the steps to put everything back together.
disassemble the steering column cover. It's the plastic thing under the steering wheel. The switch housing is held in place with a big metal clip. gently take it apart, take off the wires and replace the switch.
If the lock cylinder is worn out....sure.