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(Message started by: mustangon on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 6:30pm)

Title: Scorpio Ultima Ignition lock change
Post by mustangon on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 6:30pm

Hello to everyone being always had a granada i now got myself a 1996 P reg 2.3 cc i got it 2 weeks ago and have found i have aproblem concerning the
ignition key (which I only have one) is difficult to turn and now cant turn it to start the engine at all.
I have brought the entire steering column (second hand) with ign lock ass attached, with immobiliser ring and a unit with fits under dash. I have been told it the PATS unit. Can I instal all or will it have to be programmed at Fords for the PATS?
I have also been told to disconnect the battery poir removing the air bag. your conments are very welcome cheers Rob

Title: Re: Scorpio Ultima Ignition lock change
Post by Scorpius on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 8:14pm

Check out these previous posts.

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Advice;action=display;num=1172323101

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Advice;action=display;num=1168800529

The Airbag is a live explosive device and its VERY important that you let any residual power to the unit dissipate before removal so that there is no chance of it going off while you remove it.

Good luck

Ian

Title: Re: Scorpio Ultima Ignition lock change
Post by Simmo on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 9:40pm

Read THIS (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/ignitionlock.htm),and rebuild the lock to suit your key. If you have a spare lock on the 'new' column remove the barrel, rebuild it and then simply swap the barrels over. No need to touch the air bag.

Title: Re: Scorpio Ultima Ignition lock change
Post by taliban on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 9:48pm

if you do touch the air bag make sure the battery has been disconnected for at least 15 minutes before doing so......an exploding air bag hitting you while not in the seated position will break your arm........

Title: Re: Scorpio Ultima Ignition lock change
Post by mustangon on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 5:17am

Thanks for your advice and will be trying to change the locks over, don't really want to touch the air bag.

Title: Re: Scorpio Ultima Ignition lock change
Post by Scorpius on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 10:09am

Hmmmmmmmm.

I didnt realise that you could still get away with doing stuff like this to them.

Ian

Title: Re: Scorpio Ultima Ignition lock change
Post by mustangon on Mar 4^th, 2007, 11:17am

well got the old girl back on the road this is what we have to do..
took the upper and lower cowlings off
removed both wiper/light switches
removed the wiring connector plug off the ign switch
managed to turn the key to position one by turning other end with pliers.
removed barrel and key and replaced with secondhand unit (barrel and key)
replace plug to ign switch and switches (lights/wipers)
removed the immobilizer ring and placed the old ign key inside the ring (cable tie)
and placed out of the way under dash
replace cowlings and check - started fine
note did remove battery lead while carrying out this job.
my next job is to put in my nokia hands free, but where to put it well that's a job for next weekend.
thanks for your replies cheers for now