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I went to start my 95 Explorer, but....
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DrthTater
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I went to start it, and as I turned it, I heard, and felt, a snap. It kept turning, leaving the vehicle on, but not running. as I went to turn it off, knowing that something wasn't right, I tried removing the key, in which I removed the entire thing. No idea why it happened.
Maybe I can take some pictures as I (try and) take the column apart.
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Disconnect the battery, and wait a minimum of 10 minutes before taking apart a steering column with an air bag.
Dash Riprock
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Stop taking them steroids, man....
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You know I think 95 was a bad year for the key sets. I had a 95 ranger that was very loose, in fact I could remove the key while the truck was running. But I never had results like that DOH!!! At least you where at home when it happened.
gijoecam
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That's impressive....
You should need to replace the lock cylinder... not a terribly difficult job under normal circumstances, but in your case, I don't know... Depends what may have gone sproing when the core pulled out.
Good luck!
You should need to replace the lock cylinder... not a terribly difficult job under normal circumstances, but in your case, I don't know... Depends what may have gone sproing when the core pulled out.
Good luck!
DrthTater
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Well. I replaced the lock cylinder. Everything looked good. But no starting. No idea why. Called the dealership (they have installed a computer on it that will shut it down if I don't pay on time. Already thought of payment, that's not the issue.)
They said they were coming out here to check it out for me (suuch nice people)
I did take pictures, so If I can figure out the problem, then I can post a step by step on what I did.
They said they were coming out here to check it out for me (suuch nice people)
I did take pictures, so If I can figure out the problem, then I can post a step by step on what I did.
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A write up would be good. You could submit it to Rick for elite status. He could give you elite status if he likes it.
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