Ignition Key Warning Switch - Replacement Procedure

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IGNITION SYSTEM-IGNITION KEY WARNING SWITCH-REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

SWITCH-IGNITION KEY WARNING-REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

Article No. 89-19-2

FORD: 1986-90 CROWN VICTORIA, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-90 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, SABLE, TOWN CAR

ISSUE: A new procedure for servicing the ignition key warning switch has been developed. The new procedure is not published in the shop manual.

ACTION: Use the following service procedure to remove and install the ignition key warning switch.

Figure 1:

REMOVAL

1. Remove the ignition lock assembly from the steering column lock housing. Refer to the appropriate Car Shop Manual, Section 13-04 for service details.

NOTE: LEAVE THE LOCK IN THE RUN POSITION. DO NOT TURN THE IGNITION KEY.

2. Remove the switch from the lock assembly using a screwdriver as shown in Figure 1.

3. Throw away the switch.

Figure 2:

INSTALLATION

1. Obtain a new key warning switch (11A127).

2. Place the switch halfway on the lock cylinder case. Note proper alignment as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 3:

3. While pressing down on the switch with the thumb, slide the switch into place making sure all tabs are in place, Figure 3.

4. Install the lock cylinder assembly. Refer to the procedure in Section 13-04 of the appropriate Car Shop Manual.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E7DZ-11A127-A Key Warning Switch C
(Continental, Taurus, Sable)
E6SZ-11A127-A Key Warning Switch (All Other C
Car Lines)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 2500, 2800