Strizzo
Strizzo PowerDork
11/7/18 6:32 a.m.

Trying to change out the lock cylinders on the mustang, and according to the youtube, once the key is turned past the accessory position, it should release and slide out, but it isn’t wanting to come out. 

It is releasing about a 1/4” but then seems like it’s hanging on something and won’t come out the rest of the way. If I pull, it’s compressing the spring behind the bezel/switch but won’t budge  

 

What the hell hell am I missing? 

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
11/7/18 8:20 a.m.

Its been a long time but I seem to remember there is a button or holder-pin that has to be released.  

See the 2 minute mark of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIAMe0ZjB5g

Some version similar:  

noddaz
noddaz GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
11/7/18 9:57 a.m.

I know this is of no help...

Strizzo
Strizzo PowerDork
11/7/18 11:39 a.m.

In reply to John Welsh :

It is the earlier style, that you use a paper clip to allow the key to turn left, past acc, at which point it is supposed to just release and slide out. Mine seems to be hanging on something

Strizzo
Strizzo PowerDork
11/8/18 7:40 p.m.

Anyone have any ideas? Can’t find any posts about a similar issue online 

stuart in mn
stuart in mn UltimaDork
11/8/18 7:44 p.m.

What year Mustang?

Strizzo
Strizzo PowerDork
11/8/18 11:21 p.m.

In reply to stuart in mn :

66

Pete Gossett
Pete Gossett GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
11/9/18 5:38 a.m.
Strizzo said:

Anyone have any ideas? Can’t find any posts about a similar issue online 

Have you talked to a locksmith?

jfryjfry
jfryjfry HalfDork
11/9/18 8:23 a.m.

I just pulled that style out of our 72 bronco and it came out as you described.  

(Well, the key was so worn that it wouldn’t go into accessory so I used my lock picking kit to successfully convince it to rotate left)

keep trying??  Maybe a little more force??  I’ll look at ours when I can and see what might be catching

Strizzo
Strizzo PowerDork
11/11/18 10:15 a.m.

In reply to jfryjfry :

It’s almost like it’s too big to fit through the bezel

jfryjfry
jfryjfry HalfDork
11/11/18 10:11 p.m.

Pics?? 

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