5 minute video on an alternative fix for Ford ignition switch problems. $20 or less in parts, 30 minutes out of your life.
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@roccchowКүн бұрын
Great fix, great video. For those who might be wondering which wire is that, it is the wire 1 and 7 if you disconnect the wire housing to check. Mine wires the colours are slightly different so I want to make sure! 👍 fixed it for my friend too!
@lynamor2959 Жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY what my friend Chris wanted to do to my vehicle. He DOES know his shit, and you just proved it!!! 🙌🤣 (2011 Mazda Tribute Ignition Switch Mess!!!)
@johnwaynewilliamson2 жыл бұрын
i had replaced the column lock (linkage from keyswitch to electronic controller) and the electronic controller. The key cylinder was worn out, and i had hoped to pry off the cylinder cap to do some grinding inside the key cylinder sleeve to allow over rotating the key, but i couldnt get that cap off. so i fell back to your method and crimped in a momentary switch as you outlined. the wires needed were the top and bottom wire on the harness plug on that side of the column. works great, a non-destructive fix. thank you.
@cindyb43882 жыл бұрын
Just had my Neighbor do this to my 2010 Escape, it worked! Thank you so much for this video , saved my a$$! 😊
@TimHammett19642 жыл бұрын
I did this 2 years ago and mine still works great! Great fix and it's cheap. Harry's a life saver.
@edwinhernandez12894 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, it was the perfect, most inexpensive, hillarious fix for my Ford's issue. Harry, you're the man! Thanks for that just enough knowledge lecture.
@sydneyhaney43913 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! For someone with very limited auto/electrical experience, I was able to make this work. For someone like me, the list below might be helpful You'll need: 2.5 to 3 ft of 14 gauge wire Two T-Tap Splices that will fit 14 gauge wire Two Male connector pieces for the T-Tap Splice 1 Momentary Push Button (mine was from Advance auto, 20 amp) (Optional, I didn't use) Bullet connectors Altogether less than 20 dollars!
@thundercracker35472 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the extra info. How is your switch holding up? Harry said you needed a heavy duty one, like a tractor spec one, yeah, yeah that’s it. I see the switch you used was 20 amp, I’m looking to buy a push button starter but not sure which one to get yet. Thanks.
@lynamor2959 Жыл бұрын
THANK U!!! ❤️👍
@sydneyhaney6884 Жыл бұрын
@@thundercracker3547 it was fine for me, my transmission went out before the switch haha
@dumboxthomas61513 жыл бұрын
Hey Harry this was great help, the start button works like a charm now! If you have a Cashapp or Venmo, I'd be more than happy to donate for the help! Also I drive a manual escape, so I'd like to mention that touching the orange and blue wires after cutting them didn't do anything, the car wasn't starting. It wasn't even entering the Accessory mode where the lights on the dash would light up. I realized with some fiddling, that touching the cut blue wire to the "uncut" orange wire started the starter. And I was even able to enter the accessory mode with the key. So for anyone else with this problem, if you already cut the orange wire, just "uncut" it with some crimping connectors and a nut and bolt. And with another crimping connector you can make a t splice for the orange wire and connect it to the button. For the blue wire you can just add a crimping connector and connect to the button. Hope that helps!
@markbranch27814 жыл бұрын
This worked so easy! I did not cut the wires at all but just used a blue “splicer”. Seriously took me 30 minutes and starts like a charm! Switch was $8. Splicers were $3. $11 total and found it just in time to cancel the ignition module I had ordered on Amazon for $100
@truthvigilante42632 жыл бұрын
So that’s literally all you needed? Switch and splicers? I hope I can figure out how to put the wires together I know nothing about wiring and don’t feel very confident 😭 feel like it might be a waste of money for me or I might make it worse because I’m too dumb. How’s it been holding up is it still working for you? Should I disconnect the batter before messing with the wires?
@larrycassella4 жыл бұрын
great video, saved lots of money thanks.... I used wire taps and spliced into the 2 wires rather then cutting them and this way I can use my key or the new push to start button..... my key is still working intermittently..... 2012 ford escape
@carmfromchicago4 жыл бұрын
Harry if you're ever in Chicago I'm buying you a beer . You are a genius . My mechanic wanted $400 for a new ignition switch . $20 bucks and about 45 minutes of my time and I'm back on the road. Thanks again
@hero4life3134 жыл бұрын
How you do the pinch splice
@Uneke4 ай бұрын
The problem isn’t the switch either. So you’d have bought a new one for 400 and not fixed it. The collar around the steering column is the problem (it has the switch behind the ignition). The ignition has a piece that is rectangular and sticks out which goes into a rectangular hole on the switch. The hole widens and wears out. I went to a junkyard to get a new collar (2k for it new!) but they use breakaway bolts to fasten it and I couldn’t grind (no cutting tools at this junkyard). So I did this and haven’t looked back lol
@StubbornDustin4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, I'm going to attempt this tomorrow, thank you! Edit: it worked! I love it, you are a genius. Thank you!
@TracyManness3 жыл бұрын
OMG! this is beyond brilliant. Now I don't need to get an ignition switch, have it programmed to my key AND I can start my Escape without lifting the hood and using a piece of wire!!!
@emilyharvel8609 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It worked on 2012 escape. Note: if anyone else needed to know the Socket size to remove the bottom steering wheel cover is a 5.5 mm
@joserivas29926 ай бұрын
called also 7/32 our american size.
@andyvanz71163 жыл бұрын
It worked beautifully on my 2009 FWD Ford Escape in 2021 "North America's People's Car" Thank you Harry for the Vid it was great and helpful.
@jasonb20332 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Worked great! Just be aware that there are TWOOO blue and white wires so don’t use the wrong one (like I first did eek). There’s a smaller diameter one and a larger one. Use the larger one
@TehBAiNzOr2 жыл бұрын
Best car repair video on youtube. I wish you had more videos!
@lynamor2959 Жыл бұрын
AMEN!!! 😂😂🙌
@bmxdad394 жыл бұрын
thank you just did my 2008 ford escape like you said .fords estimate 347.26 your way $ 29.57 thank you.
@hero4life3134 жыл бұрын
Hows you do it?
@janinenish31803 жыл бұрын
I enjoy listening to your voice. Its Bullshit free music to my ears. Auto mechanics for Americans!!!
@Uneke4 ай бұрын
I had this problem. Ignition cylinder wouldn’t turn over the switch behind it (worn out piece of garbage) so I did this but used a $0.50 momentary switch that was rated for above the ignition voltage (went to an electronics hobby store). So thank you! I appreciate it
@sherrysellers41364 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! Just took care of my mother's 2008 Ford Escape. Saved tons of money!
@lukebutler89054 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It works like a charm for me now! I ended up cutting the blue and white wires and the orange and white wire. I tied the orange wires back together and when I touched them with the blue and white wire coming FROM the engine, it worked! I connected the tied ends of the orange wire to a butt connector, then to a 14 gauge wire. I took the blue wire, coming from the engine, and connected it to a butt connector to a different 14 gauge wire. Those 2 wires I tied into a switch. Taped everything up and now it's working great
@DOHCtorJ4 жыл бұрын
So you have a switch and not a push button?
@lukebutler89054 жыл бұрын
@@DOHCtorJ I used a push button, not a switch.
@DOHCtorJ4 жыл бұрын
@@lukebutler8905 hmm.. I tried a push button and couldn't get it to work.
@lukebutler89054 жыл бұрын
@@DOHCtorJ Really? When you touch the tied orange and white with the blue and white coming from the engine, could you get it to start when you turned the key?
@DOHCtorJ4 жыл бұрын
@@lukebutler8905 correct.. I couldnt get it to work... I ended up notching out part of the key cylinder.
@bcflyer1002 жыл бұрын
Just to let you know, it also works on 2008 ford escape hybrid as well,, thanks a bunch!
@jokabain40083 жыл бұрын
Thank you works great!!!!! 27 dollars about 30 min. You the man
@emt87562 жыл бұрын
I just did this and it wooooorrrrksss!!!! Saved me a shit ton of money. Thanks!!!!
@eshiny73533 жыл бұрын
Thanks Harry for the brilliant idea ..just got it fixed in on of the carages in UAE and it worked amazingly
@allenlee12313 жыл бұрын
I tried to do it, and it is work, it is amazing, Harry is a genius. Thanks Harry so much, my Escape is back........
@DOHCtorJ4 жыл бұрын
Pure genius! About to attempt this myself. May get a fancier push button or may get the most ridiculous one I can find. You have a new subscriber, Youre hilarious.
@wrenchhead525 Жыл бұрын
Thanku Harry!! By the way my name is Harry… I do different voices… I’ve been doing yours.. I love the video!! it really made it easy for me. I did it just like you said.. now I’m happy also,, I used yellow wire!!😂😂😂
@CapsFan334 жыл бұрын
It worked like a charm... Everything he said was correct...
@johnsydney1004 жыл бұрын
How did u connect the yellow wire
@CapsFan334 жыл бұрын
T tap wire connectors..
@jeremyandbecca3 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem. Thanks for the help. Easy peasy. Blammo.
@edgarza46494 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video i just did my mazda tribute it worked god bless you.
@jimmill33844 жыл бұрын
Hey bud I tried it blue white orange white am I missing a step didn't work
@slademartin2918 Жыл бұрын
Yeah .. just did this and the last comment is correct.. the orange and white wire needs to stay together so cut it use a jumper wire to the white and blue wire or it trips the security system so when you turn the key there is no power.. so when you turn the key everything should come on.. so if not it's the orange wire .... But good info.. helped me out
@cujonaut2 жыл бұрын
Followed his directions and it worked. Thanks for the video.
@truthvigilante42632 жыл бұрын
How exactly do you put the wires together? 😭 I’m so dumb and scared of making it worse
@darylturcott3 жыл бұрын
Great hack, I love it. Doing it this weekend
@stevenanderson10812 жыл бұрын
This worked like a charm!! Thanks Harry !!
@TimHammett1964 Жыл бұрын
Sure does. I did this almost 3 years ago and it's still works great! Harry's a life saver.
@miltonmccord12153 жыл бұрын
You were right on the money it worked thanks for the advice
@drewreimer90624 жыл бұрын
It worked beautifully! I spent a total of $30 on the fix and it really did take 30 min. Love your channel!
@hero4life3134 жыл бұрын
Do you need the bullet connectors
@johnsydney1004 жыл бұрын
How did u find that 2 wires and what connector did u connect to the yellow wire?
@johnsydney1004 жыл бұрын
Hero The Great message me yr number I am gna call u ?
@johnsydney1004 жыл бұрын
Hero The Great u from Michigan
@hero4life3134 жыл бұрын
Yep wayne michagan
@brutaljoe49642 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot ,saved me alot of money and problems. THANKS AGAIN
@Herewearefolks2 жыл бұрын
Worked great thanks big guy!!
@randallmabry20342 жыл бұрын
thanks! im going to give this a try. looks like a good way to fix this problem.
@angelalvarez60823 жыл бұрын
Your a genius it worked thanks!
@joee78504 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the laugh and the knowledge.
@michaelmccullough86463 жыл бұрын
THIS WORKS!!! If you live in Central PA and need help with this, then hit me up.
@tristanturner9723 жыл бұрын
Hey bro text me 8169449087 need help doing this. Not sure on what to buy etc. Thanks
@truthvigilante42632 жыл бұрын
I live in Illinois but I need step by step instructions explained to me like I’m 5 because I’m a dumbass 😭
@2cabover4 жыл бұрын
Harry it works thank you very much
@LGRock12123 жыл бұрын
Harry you are a genius! Thanks a bunch! Do you have a link to donate to your channel?? I’d be happy to! You saved me a bundle!🤑😎👍
@emt87562 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna do this!!!!! Thank you !!
@vladlashing3 жыл бұрын
Seems everyone has the ignition switch problem. It happens once, it'll happen again. So why not have a button that works forever? Ford can suck it.
@daleestes74262 жыл бұрын
harry what did you do with the other end of the wire that you cut
@TimHammett19642 жыл бұрын
He didn't cut any wire. I did by mistake but all I did was put all 3 ends together and it's worked. If you cut the white and orange, put they and the 14 gauge wire together. Same with the white and blue and connect to either side on the button. Doesn't have to be in any order. Either side works. I learned the hard way so I try to make it easy for everyone else. Not hard and all!!
@hamzahumza4184 жыл бұрын
Can you explain a little bit more where you cut those wires to splice in the switch?
@michaelpollak34354 жыл бұрын
dont even need to cut wires on the car. use pinch splicers to tie in with approx 6" leads and attach: 1 wire to the blue and 1 wire to the pink. i tied in 10 amp fuses to the added wires then attached the push button with about 18" lead. installed in dash. 1/2 hour. $5 total cost (and have left over supplies for the future). dealer cost: $180 to run a "diagnostic test" (that will NOT code this problem anyway) $45 for a transponder (that you do not need). $125 for an ignition actuator (that you are bypassing), $75 for an ignition switch (that you do not need), $180 to recode all this shit, $200 for two new keys (that you do not need, unless you want lots of extras) and 1 hour labor (@ $180 an hour) for grins) = close to a grand. well, a little time, 1 pliers, 4" black tape, 2 blue splice connectors, 2 pink butt connectors, 1 push button switch and, "blammo" ... what's really nice is you do not disable your pats !!! no key no start no run no nada. your new procedure is: put key in ignition, turn to on, push the button, drive away. thieves still wont like it, still need the key !!!
@JOla-go1nz4 жыл бұрын
Ure a genius with a great sense of humor!!.....what is the 2 blue connectors/device connected to each wire
@ironmanix3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelpollak3435 Why did you install the fuses?
@joedirt71192 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help buddy
@tmason51934 жыл бұрын
Where do get the other end of the orange/white wire and blue wire from
@bradysolaem24674 жыл бұрын
Worked here on an 010 excape good shtuff man i tried to wire a switch from b+ to the starter no love
@nickweiss97433 жыл бұрын
Are you using the 3M 804 Inline Tap Connector? And I believe you said you were using 14AWG wire
@LT-lr5qk9 ай бұрын
I did it on a 2010 tribute that was running fine until my friend reach through the window and unlock the doors and set the I’m mobilizer off, I brought it to the dealership and they can’t find the harness and don’t make them any longer, saying they can’t program keys to it, but made me buy the keys anyways because they cut them so the car is not start a bowl. I thought that maybe this would bypass that but with no original key and no way to get a new wiring harness so they can program keys for it. It seems like I’m pretty stuck. How could I get around this issue? Would you know?
@asifniazispicekitchen2 жыл бұрын
Grand Pa is genius .he change his voice so greedy Ford super bosses don't chase him by using voice recognition device imported directly from china and punish him for losing their greedy dealers million of dollars ..God bless Grand pa
@outoftime7883 жыл бұрын
sounds like i hav a more serious problem. i touch the 2 wires together n the mileage reading and the backlighting disapears/goes away. doesnt start at all. wat else can i do?
@peteygnyc2 жыл бұрын
Neither are power. A switch closes the loop to the BCM to signal the starter to engage. They are literally the 2 wires opposite each other on each side of the harness. Good trick.
@chelovd1233 жыл бұрын
Lol, good one.. I like your style
@ralphwhitaker87615 ай бұрын
Do I need to program the key if I get the whole ignition with keys from a junkyard
@ofallseasons14 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy these Momentary push switches part no. 9245?
@bigkev67844 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@joejoe88312 жыл бұрын
Neep help, regarding the video, do I have to cut or splice into the wires you mention Coming out of the ignition starter switch or do I pull the wires out from the switch to plug into the the tractor switch?
@truthvigilante42632 жыл бұрын
Did you attempt to do it? Nobody is responding to any comments asking questions mine will not start and I don’t have money to fix it properly
@joselimas50033 жыл бұрын
Gracias por el vidéo ya la arregle el palabre 14 ge si quieren cortar el alabre Esta bien pero tambien nomas pelelos tepelos bien es un blanco con linia anarajada y el otro Azul con linia blanca son alambres pocito gruesos y si trabaja. Gracias bendiciones
@johnsydney1004 жыл бұрын
Can anyone pls help me with this , how did you guys connect yellow wire to the other 2 colored wires?
@joserivas29926 ай бұрын
Harry the white and yellow cable with blue and white cable didn`t work for my Escape 2008 ,only works 100% if rather than the yellow /white cable I used the blue and pink cable and the blue and white cable. just to those who had the same issue.
@matthewdunn6762 Жыл бұрын
the accessory postion on these suvs are which way is it backwards or forwards because if its torwards the driver mines broke .. can anyone tell me i have a mazda tribuite 2008 with the 2.3
@WestleyTahash-zx8wm2 ай бұрын
Hey so you have to disconnect the ignition, can I have to cut both wires on the ignition
@ralphwhitaker87615 ай бұрын
I bought a new switch and I still don't get any cranks, no start. Do you have any idea what I am facing?
@user-rp7fx5kl6h Жыл бұрын
If I do this and the wire to hit the middle and short out is there a way I can fix that
@kidstube19167 ай бұрын
Great video tryed it exact same way still nothing any ideas starter works new battery even buy a new ignition switch still nothing any help be great
@basurapanda3284 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate
@thundercracker35473 жыл бұрын
Lol, very entertaining and educational 👍🏻🇺🇸😜
@roysreceptive2 жыл бұрын
I’m having a difficult time finding a comparable tractor switch. I’m looking at the specs on the video - 2:43 - but can’t seem to find something that will tell me what to look for in a push-button tractor switch. Can someone please direct me to a product?
@samuelmoose1844 Жыл бұрын
Is there any reason this wouldn’t/shouldn’t be done to a hybrid?
@LT-lr5qk9 ай бұрын
Hey what if you immobilized is on and it isn’t firing up?
@Bonrod3 жыл бұрын
Just Asking. Will this work with all the Igntion Problems. I think the answer should be theres nothing to loose except 20 bucks and a hole in the plastic
@TimHammett19643 жыл бұрын
Don't drill the hole until you know it's going to work. Test it first, if it work then drill the hole and install it.
@ralphwhitaker87615 ай бұрын
I see Grey with orange stripe, green with orange stripe, yellow with white stripe. And all orange, but no white, could it be the gray one with the orange stripe
@charlesnichols59592 жыл бұрын
What to do I hit a big bump and tripped the inertia switch but I reset it but I have no power in the whole car Ford escape can you help also I made switch like that I have it running to the stater the funny thing is that this escape won't start I got no lights inside or anything what to do it's a 2010
@joserivas29922 жыл бұрын
Check your Car battery cables, probably get loose by the bump, after this check your fuse box.
@jonnupe16453 жыл бұрын
"How do I know this, don't worry about it" Me: 'y'all ask too many questions, gotta keep em shot n sweet like "what?" Or "why" and maybe even "what are you doing to my mailbox?" Wrap it all up with, "ayyyy". Trust me I know things, and stuff too!
@sujinair4 жыл бұрын
What’s the amps rating for the switch?
@TimHammett19642 жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter, just get this button from Amazon and it'll work. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019BH6O0M/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
@peteygnyc2 жыл бұрын
5 amps is PLENTY. It's just a signal wire to the BCM. 14-16ga wire is fine.
@tristanturner9723 жыл бұрын
Yo i did this and then my car stopped turning on accessory when i turn the key. Anyone know of anything it could be. Battery is good, relays are good, no blown fuses
@tristanturner9723 жыл бұрын
Nevermind blown fuse
@miguelkendrick71372 жыл бұрын
Lololooollololiolilololklolllkjolkllloi
@johnbucher4551 Жыл бұрын
I did this and my car wouldn’t come out of park any idea of what I did wrong
@JoseHernandez-ff4kf3 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@aurels934 жыл бұрын
I decided to do it the right way and replaced the ignition switch housing. The part costs around $100 from Ford.
@foxmulder39803 жыл бұрын
Wow, you are sooooo cool, not.
@JS-te4gz2 жыл бұрын
Half that for aftermarket
@JS-te4gz2 жыл бұрын
@@foxmulder3980 Why not do it right...its easier
@truthvigilante42632 жыл бұрын
Did you have to remove the steering wheel and air bag?
@aurels932 жыл бұрын
@@truthvigilante4263 Yes, both have to come off.
@anniemamaof2as3 ай бұрын
So this actually works?
@johnsydney1004 жыл бұрын
Ok so you found that wire and did u cut it?
@TimHammett19643 жыл бұрын
I did but a lot of people say you don't have to but I did and remember to put all these wires together (orange/white both end with the new wire and same with the blue/white) and hook them to the button.
@brucecomtois3 жыл бұрын
Your voice sucks!!!! BUT YOU ARE A GENIUS AND I THANK YOU!!!!!
@stazzychristopher7083 Жыл бұрын
How funny 😆 she did complain and say she didn’t want no switch… how ironic 😅
@hero4life3134 жыл бұрын
Awsome can you do mines
@jasonttr2 жыл бұрын
I really wish this would have worked on my 2009 escape limited but I don't think it will because of the security system I hate this car
@Mauser1965 Жыл бұрын
Blammo, muted narration then it was much better. 😜
@johnsydney1004 жыл бұрын
There are more than one blue with white strip
@foxmulder39803 жыл бұрын
LOL, no there isn't
@anniemamaof2as3 ай бұрын
Someone help me do this! Please!
@JS-te4gz2 жыл бұрын
Almost sounds a bit like Scotty kilmer
@basurapanda3282 жыл бұрын
I lost my dang keys :(
@JS-te4gz2 жыл бұрын
The ignition switch is $45 an easier to replace..mm
@truthvigilante42632 жыл бұрын
Where’d you find it for $45? I think I might need one
@peteygnyc2 жыл бұрын
Great idea...till it leaves you stranded...AGAIN. And the switch is $27 on Amazon.
@rhenstir2 жыл бұрын
R u kidding me?!! You don’t have to remove airbag just column ring 3 screws to get to the ignition switch what kinda Tom and jerry crap is this if you want a push button upgrade to 2021
@Max__Powers2 жыл бұрын
Dash won't light up now,can't start.
@truthvigilante42632 жыл бұрын
So you tried it and your dash gauge cluster stopped lighting up? Did you figure it out?
@jaac75462 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable??
@BAHAMUTSIN4 жыл бұрын
Bro, go to speech therapy.
@foxmulder39803 жыл бұрын
Bro, you are a fucktard.
@BAHAMUTSIN3 жыл бұрын
@@foxmulder3980 look in the mirror man. Please, before you try to insult anyone again in your life.
@foxmulder39803 жыл бұрын
@@BAHAMUTSIN I do look in the mirror, and I'm damn sexy.. Meanwhile, you are still a loser fucktard.
@BAHAMUTSIN3 жыл бұрын
Is that like the best you have man " fucktard " you sound like a boomer to me. Must be a boomer.