Can I Replace An Ignition Switch Myself?

The ignition switch of the car is broken and can be replaced. Damage to the ignition switch will cause the vehicle to fail to ignite, fail to turn off the fire, or even turn off for unknown reasons, and the circuit controlled by the key will not be able to use. The failure of the ignition switch is often caused by the owner's long-term wrong operation method. Please pay attention to the use of the ignition switch when starting the vehicle.

Ignition switch button replacement

The replacement process for the ignition switch button is to use the buckle to pry open the frame of the ignition switch and take out the ignition switch directly. Disassemble the wiring harness and replace it with a new one. The ignition switch cost generally does not exceed $100. Some car models cannot be pried off directly, and the vehicle instrument panel or central armrest box needs to be removed to remove and replace the ignition switch.

1. Start/stop the engine, start: step on the brake pedal, and press the one-button start button; close: after the vehicle stops, press the button again.
2. The starting of the engine requires a large current, and of course, the power consumption of other equipment will be cut off when starting.
3. The operation process: starts: press the ignition switch directly without stepping on the brake pedal; turn off: press the ignition switch again.

How to Replace the Ignition Switch key？

1. Remove the plastic cover
There are 5 Phillips screws at the bottom, just unscrew them. One thing to note is that the cover is divided into upper and lower parts, and the right side of the lower part is set on the ignition switch, which can only be taken off after it is disengaged.
2. Remove the ignition switch
This is a hexagon socket screw, and a hexagon screwdriver is required. The screw eyes can be seen from the top of the light pole and the wiper pole, one on the left and one on the left. If you only need to change the lock cylinder, you don’t need to remove the ignition switch, but if you don’t dismantle it, you have to pay attention when installing the lock cylinder, otherwise, the lock cylinder will not go in.

3. Unplug the ignition switch plug
There is a clip on the plug, pay attention to disengage it first.

4. Disengage the lock cylinder
The lock cylinder cannot be unscrewed or pulled out because there is a mechanism in it. Turn the key to the "B" position and pull it out.

How to Install the lock cylinder?

1. Remove the plastic cover
There are 5 Phillips screws at the bottom, just unscrew them. One thing to note is that the cover is divided into upper and lower parts, and the right side of the lower part is set on the ignition switch, which can only be taken off after it is disengaged.
2. Remove the ignition switch
This is a hexagon socket screw, and a hexagon screwdriver is required. The screw eyes can be seen from the top of the light pole and the wiper pole, one on the left and one on the left. If you only need to change the lock cylinder, you don’t need to remove the ignition switch, but if you don’t dismantle it, you have to pay attention when installing the lock cylinder, otherwise, the lock cylinder will not go in.

3. Unplug the ignition switch plug
There is a clip on the plug, pay attention to disengage it first.

4. Disengage the lock cylinder
The lock cylinder cannot be unscrewed or pulled out because there is a mechanism in it. Turn the key to the "B" position and pull it out.

Install the lock cylinder

1. Insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn it to the "I" gear.

2. Press the metal block on the side of the ignition switch. If the ignition switch is not removed, use a screwdriver larger than the size of the rod in the lock cylinder to insert the ignition switch first and pull it down.

3. Insert the lock cylinder into the ignition head, until you hear the sound of the clip on the surface of the lock cylinder being locked again, then screw it back to the "B" position.