2007 Fiesta Ignition Key Barrel Change

[WSB]

Need to change the ignition key barrel on my 2007 fiesta.
Just wondered how difficult the job is and if there's anything in particular I need to be aware.
Also any recommendations on where to buy the parts.
Finally, if too tricky a job, what i can expect to pay a garage for the job.
Many thanks in advance

 

[Mottie]

What exactly is the problem with it?

 

[WSB]

What exactly is the problem with it?

Had issues getting the car started. After an extensive investigation by the AA man, checking everything, it was found that angling the key differently in it barrel made a difference.
Essentially, push the key in harder and angling it downward enabled it to mostly work.
Hence, a barrel and key change.

 

[Mottie]

Had issues getting the car started. After an extensive investigation by the AA man, checking everything, it was found that angling the key differently in it barrel made a difference.
Essentially, push the key in harder and angling it downward enabled it to mostly work.
Hence, a barrel and key change.

If the key is turning correctly, it’s more than likely the switch at the end of the steering lock that needs changing. If you change the barrel and key, you’ll need to get new keys re-coded too. Have a look on the 'net for videos of how to change the switch.

 

[Mottie]

Something like this:

 

[WSB]

If the key is turning correctly, it’s more than likely the switch at the end of the key that needs changing. If you change the barrel and key, you’ll need to get new keys re-coded too. Have a look on the 'net for videos of how to change the switch.

Thanks. That makes sense.
The key does turn fine but depending on how you push and angle it then whether an electrical connection is made varies.
Thought the switch would be as one unit as part of the barrel.
Is it possible to buy the switch separately?
Any idea how easy it is to access as may just be able to fix the poor connection?

 

[Mottie]

Any idea how easy it is to access as may just be able to fix the poor connection?

Have a look at the video. A lot of Fords have the same problem.

 

[WSB]

Something like this:

Excellent. That's pretty easy. Many thanks fit the advice. Very helpful. Will give that a go

 

[WSB]

Have a look at the video. A lot of Fords have the same problem.

Can I get the switch part from most places like euro car parts or do I need to go direct to ford?

 

[WSB]

Just ordered the part. £10.80 off Ebay.
Should arrive by Thursday. So may have it fixed before Christmas.!!!
At that price certainly worth a go and looks pretty simple.
Thanks again. Made my day.

 

[Mottie]

Just ordered the part. £10.80 off Ebay.
Should arrive by Thursday. So may have it fixed before Christmas.!!!
At that price certainly worth a go and looks pretty simple.
Thanks again. Made my day.

For what they cost from Ford, I’d have gone to them, but fingers crossed for you.

 

[WSB]

Fitted the £10 ignition switch today. Took less than 30 mins and now working like a dream.
Thanks ever so much for your advice.
Very chuffed

 

[Mottie]

 

[securespark]

Nice one!