Please post if your ignition has locked! - Page 9 - Focaljet

**zedexthree** · 02-18-2005, 10:42 AM

Nuala7,

your car is a month old! Take it to another dealer and they will fix it for you. In no way should you be without your car. It is a no brainer. Just take it in and get it fixed for FREE. Just be calm.

**bluefociZX3** · 02-18-2005, 01:56 PM

its in ford rite now, my dad is pissed off beyond sensibility, its been there for 3 hours

**blazin caucasian** · 02-21-2005, 05:05 PM

Add me to the list started yesterday getting harder to turn each time I start the car. Getting it fixed tomorrow.

**skelden** · 02-23-2005, 09:55 AM

I had this happen in my gaurage. It took all day to drill out and there were metal shavings all over the place. It costs $250. It was in a guarage w/ the wheels not straight, and w/out the key the steering wheel was locked, so I had to get someone to drill it out at my house.

**Jbmeth007** · 02-24-2005, 09:24 AM

I never had my ignition lock up like you all are describing. only thing close to it being lock up was when the wheels were under tension and the steering wheel is turned and locking pin sets in. if you put the key in then and try to turn, it will not turn.. thats the closest i've been to a locked Key. I just turn the wheel both ways to find the spot where it doesn't rest on the locking pin and the key will turn easily. My thoughts on this is maybe that was a issue at the time some of you thought your keys were locked in place and tried forcing a lil harder on the key mechanism. Thus Jamming the steering wheels locking pin. and having to replace it.. I say if it happens again. try opening the top of the steering column and tap the key cylinder with an object while trying to turn the steering wheel both ways, and hope the pin will fall back to its original place.

**Luis Suarez** · 02-24-2005, 09:54 AM

Add me to the list. I live in Republica Dominicana and my ignition switch is lock, the key dont get in into the switch..

But, some bodu here can tell me how can i fix it myself?.. and where i can found a new parts..

Thanks

Luis
suarezluis@hotmail.com

**NightStalker_ZX3** · 02-25-2005, 07:13 PM

aye, happened almost 2 years ago

**nickb17** · 02-26-2005, 07:09 PM

jbmeth007 is right, it just happened to me the other day. just try moving the steering wheel a little and don't force it because thats how your going to ruin it

**focusfirefighter** · 03-06-2005, 04:20 AM

when I still had my 00 sedan se I had to pay around $160 to get the ignition tumbler replaced after only owning the car for 2 months

**stevoman098** · 03-06-2005, 12:42 PM

twice my 04 zx3 has locked up on me, where it wont turn at all, but so far just taking the key in and out a few times will let it work again, and no the steering wheel was not locked when this happened so that cant be the reason

**pzev04boy** · 03-06-2005, 03:39 PM

Ford updated the cylinder design for 05. It fits all previous year focus as well. The parts listings at the dealer are updated too. I personally have built 2 of this new style cylinder and over 10 of the old stlye, and i think they've got a much much better design with this new one. The only problem is that it doesn't look as pretty where you stick the key.

**blushadw** · 03-07-2005, 10:05 PM

Yep add me to the list.

I have AAA so it cost me only $100 but it's a major hassle.

check my other post for the correct part number.

**Serji** · 03-07-2005, 10:10 PM

I guess I'm added to the list too....They replaced it and left the metal shavings EVERYWHERE....They even managed to get them all in the trunk...

**burseymcburs** · 03-08-2005, 08:46 PM

i had to get my ignition replaced today as well for the SECOND TIME within ONE YEAR

**stevoman098** · 03-20-2005, 12:44 AM

I'm gonna have mine replaced on monday, as tonight is the 3rd time it has locked up on me. I have been able to play around with it and get it to work, but tonight it took me 10 minutes to get it to work.

**focuspl99** · 03-24-2005, 10:58 PM

happened to me..... luckily i had 26 miles left on my warrenty!

**pzev04boy** · 03-26-2005, 10:41 AM

Make sure to have them install part number 5S4Z-11582-BB
that is the new and improved style that is not supposed to jam up.

**TUTS2** · 03-30-2005, 08:05 AM

It just happened to me for the THIRD time.

**blu_ZX3** · 03-30-2005, 11:51 AM

My ignition cylinder has gone bad TWICE!!! The first time it cost about $280 but the second time was free since the part had a 1 year DEALERSHIP warranty. I hope this never happens again...But i know it will.

**sweetfocus** · 03-30-2005, 08:40 PM

Happen to me, Came back from working out of town, all happy to go home, jump in my car and then, it happen, I was so piss. The car start to roll back and it unlock. A week later I was in parking of my apartement ( 5:30 am) and it happen again. Call the roadside assitance, towing truck came, took my baby away. Got it back the same day, never happen again .

**shawzam** · 04-07-2005, 11:40 PM

Add me to the list, if there still is one.
Mine just locked up. hard. It's been going out for a while now, but a little jiggling always got me through. Not any more, looks like it's off to Ford tomorrow. Good thing my wife could pick me up.....

**dank** · 04-08-2005, 03:26 AM

happened to me a few months back. cost me 45 bucks to have the ignition replaced and rekeyed

**shawzam** · 04-10-2005, 02:33 PM

Hi all, just replaced my ignition (myself) this morning. Thanks to FJ for the good instructions. Drilling it out isn't that bad, you just need to be careful and have patience. Took me close to 2hrs for the whole thing.

Ok, the latest Part Number for the Cylinder Kit is: 5S4Z-11582-BB.
The cost (in Albuquerque, NM) was $99.xx. Figure $100.

I didn't get a firm quote from ford, but as mine needed to be drilled out, I'm figuring it would've been about $250 (with towing and all).

So there you go. Good luck to anyone that tries this, and if you need any advice, shoot me a PM or an email and I'll try to help out.

Thanks
shawzam

**pzev04boy** · 04-11-2005, 07:23 PM

Actually part number 5s4z.11582.bb retails for $86.38

You may have gotten slightly ripped off. Dealership parts departments like to set their own prices.

**Pavement_Patrol** · 04-11-2005, 07:33 PM

Add me to the list. I had my ignition go out in Aug of 04 @ 50,000 miles. Now at 60,000 it just did it again. WTF. Next time I'm hot wiring the damn thing and using a switch or a button!! Or I'll sell it and get a WRX STI.

02-18-2005, 10:42 AM	#201
zedexthree TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Earth Posts: 455	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Nuala7, your car is a month old! Take it to another dealer and they will fix it for you. In no way should you be without your car. It is a no brainer. Just take it in and get it fixed for FREE. Just be calm.

02-18-2005, 01:56 PM	#202
bluefociZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Watertown CT Posts: 1,727	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! its in ford rite now, my dad is pissed off beyond sensibility, its been there for 3 hours

02-21-2005, 05:05 PM	#203
blazin caucasian TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: allentown Pa Posts: 328	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Add me to the list started yesterday getting harder to turn each time I start the car. Getting it fixed tomorrow.

02-23-2005, 09:55 AM	#204
skelden Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! I had this happen in my gaurage. It took all day to drill out and there were metal shavings all over the place. It costs $250. It was in a guarage w/ the wheels not straight, and w/out the key the steering wheel was locked, so I had to get someone to drill it out at my house.

02-24-2005, 09:24 AM	#205
Jbmeth007 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 482	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! I never had my ignition lock up like you all are describing. only thing close to it being lock up was when the wheels were under tension and the steering wheel is turned and locking pin sets in. if you put the key in then and try to turn, it will not turn.. thats the closest i've been to a locked Key. I just turn the wheel both ways to find the spot where it doesn't rest on the locking pin and the key will turn easily. My thoughts on this is maybe that was a issue at the time some of you thought your keys were locked in place and tried forcing a lil harder on the key mechanism. Thus Jamming the steering wheels locking pin. and having to replace it.. I say if it happens again. try opening the top of the steering column and tap the key cylinder with an object while trying to turn the steering wheel both ways, and hope the pin will fall back to its original place.

02-24-2005, 09:54 AM	#206
Luis Suarez Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 33	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Add me to the list. I live in Republica Dominicana and my ignition switch is lock, the key dont get in into the switch.. But, some bodu here can tell me how can i fix it myself?.. and where i can found a new parts.. Thanks Luis suarezluis@hotmail.com

02-25-2005, 07:13 PM	#207
NightStalker_ZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 411	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! aye, happened almost 2 years ago

02-26-2005, 07:09 PM	#208
nickb17 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 47	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! jbmeth007 is right, it just happened to me the other day. just try moving the steering wheel a little and don't force it because thats how your going to ruin it

03-06-2005, 04:20 AM	#209
focusfirefighter TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: greenville IL, 45 mins from StL Posts: 716	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! when I still had my 00 sedan se I had to pay around $160 to get the ignition tumbler replaced after only owning the car for 2 months

03-06-2005, 12:42 PM	#210
stevoman098 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 474	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! twice my 04 zx3 has locked up on me, where it wont turn at all, but so far just taking the key in and out a few times will let it work again, and no the steering wheel was not locked when this happened so that cant be the reason

03-06-2005, 03:39 PM	#211
pzev04boy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 2,612	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Ford updated the cylinder design for 05. It fits all previous year focus as well. The parts listings at the dealer are updated too. I personally have built 2 of this new style cylinder and over 10 of the old stlye, and i think they've got a much much better design with this new one. The only problem is that it doesn't look as pretty where you stick the key.

03-07-2005, 10:05 PM	#212
blushadw Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: (Daniil) Holly(smells like pee)wood, CA Posts: 1,010	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Yep add me to the list. I have AAA so it cost me only $100 but it's a major hassle. check my other post for the correct part number.

03-07-2005, 10:10 PM	#213
Serji Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! I guess I'm added to the list too....They replaced it and left the metal shavings EVERYWHERE....They even managed to get them all in the trunk...

03-08-2005, 08:46 PM	#214
burseymcburs Rookie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St. John\'s, NL, Canada Posts: 5	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! i had to get my ignition replaced today as well for the SECOND TIME within ONE YEAR

03-20-2005, 12:44 AM	#215
stevoman098 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 474	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! I'm gonna have mine replaced on monday, as tonight is the 3rd time it has locked up on me. I have been able to play around with it and get it to work, but tonight it took me 10 minutes to get it to work.

03-24-2005, 10:58 PM	#216
focuspl99 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,310	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! happened to me..... luckily i had 26 miles left on my warrenty!

03-26-2005, 10:41 AM	#217
pzev04boy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 2,612	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Make sure to have them install part number 5S4Z-11582-BB that is the new and improved style that is not supposed to jam up.

03-30-2005, 08:05 AM	#218
TUTS2 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dunkirk, MD Posts: 124	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! It just happened to me for the THIRD time.

03-30-2005, 11:51 AM	#219
blu_ZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida sux,movin back to Cali!!! Posts: 460	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! My ignition cylinder has gone bad TWICE!!! The first time it cost about $280 but the second time was free since the part had a 1 year DEALERSHIP warranty. I hope this never happens again...But i know it will.

03-30-2005, 08:40 PM	#220
sweetfocus TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 113	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Happen to me, Came back from working out of town, all happy to go home, jump in my car and then, it happen, I was so piss. The car start to roll back and it unlock. A week later I was in parking of my apartement ( 5:30 am) and it happen again. Call the roadside assitance, towing truck came, took my baby away. Got it back the same day, never happen again .

04-07-2005, 11:40 PM	#221
shawzam TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ABQ, NM Posts: 145	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! Add me to the list, if there still is one. Mine just locked up. hard. It's been going out for a while now, but a little jiggling always got me through. Not any more, looks like it's off to Ford tomorrow. Good thing my wife could pick me up.....

04-08-2005, 03:26 AM	#222
dank I'm Important Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: [Dan] Palm Springs, CA Posts: 927	Re: Please post if your ignition has locked! happened to me a few months back. cost me 45 bucks to have the ignition replaced and rekeyed

04-10-2005, 02:33 PM	#223
shawzam TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ABQ, NM Posts: 145	Re: Latest P/N and Cost Info Hi all, just replaced my ignition (myself) this morning. Thanks to FJ for the good instructions. Drilling it out isn't that bad, you just need to be careful and have patience. Took me close to 2hrs for the whole thing. Ok, the latest Part Number for the Cylinder Kit is: 5S4Z-11582-BB. The cost (in Albuquerque, NM) was $99.xx. Figure $100. I didn't get a firm quote from ford, but as mine needed to be drilled out, I'm figuring it would've been about $250 (with towing and all). So there you go. Good luck to anyone that tries this, and if you need any advice, shoot me a PM or an email and I'll try to help out. Thanks shawzam

04-11-2005, 07:23 PM	#224
pzev04boy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 2,612	Re: Latest P/N and Cost Info Actually part number 5s4z.11582.bb retails for $86.38 You may have gotten slightly ripped off. Dealership parts departments like to set their own prices.

04-11-2005, 07:33 PM	#225
Pavement_Patrol Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	Another lock malfunction Add me to the list. I had my ignition go out in Aug of 04 @ 50,000 miles. Now at 60,000 it just did it again. WTF. Next time I'm hot wiring the damn thing and using a switch or a button!! Or I'll sell it and get a WRX STI.

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