How to Remove an Entire Ignition: Dodge Caravan and Others

This video details how to remove an entire ignition: switch, body and cylinder. Shown is a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan.

[@rickwilliams7095]

An awesome concise video. Good camera angles, no senseless chatter. Excellent.

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

Excellent video. So nice to see someone who came prepared to make a video. Every other video on Caravan ignition removal I've found consists mostly of bumbling and rambling.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated.

[@user-cs7sz8zu7t]

KZbin commercials are more important than actually putting a decent video for anything on KZbin ! A complete runaround

[@billlittlejohn2331]

Someone tried to steal mine but thanks to a good security system they couldn't get it. This video was a tremendous help for me to replace mainly the switch housing. Thanks again. Really very helpful.

[@alfonzomuredo8213]

7.k aa .

[@nrgyzr2012]

I see your video is about removing the ignition tumbler. At least in old-school terminology that's what we called it. Thank you for also including the removal of the Black Box, better known as the ignition switch, in the video. But the title is indeed "How to remove an entire ignition". So you covered all the bases. Thank you!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@mitsuoo1012]

Rediculous how many things have to come off just to take out cylinder.

[@c.willie7546]

Wow, you're really good at ratchet wrench. So fast it was like a blur. I subscribed!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Ha ha. Thanks for subscribing!

[@c.willie7546]

@@TheOriginalMechanic I just tried to rewatch your video and it won't start, just keeps replaying the ads over and over until about five times through, then your video started. Just thought I'd let you know. You might want to consider posting on Bitchute or someplace as well.

[@dopechaser1]

I’ve been looking endlessly for a how to on this! Thanks for posting a good clear informative video!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Glad you found it!

[@roccit]

Excellent guide! Thanks so much. Perfect timing, our 2001 needs a new ignition. I know it won’t be exactly the same, but should be pretty close.

[@pcguysoffgridcabin]

All of these caravans have a similar setup to this guys caravan, however there are some differences. For instance, my 2005 doesn't have the tab on the ignition switch that was in the video. Overall great video but keep in mind there are minor differences between year models.

[@fonzerellie3518]

Great video but what a hassle . I’ll just pay someone to do it for me ….

[@scooter12368]

it was very useful. thank you for your insight

[@shawnwithee6336]

Great big video. Love how simple you made it. Thanks 👍

[@elmerurielcotacampas8087]

Saludos desde México, disculpe el interbloqueo como va ensamblado lo pusieron pero cuando abro switch no baja la palanca y sobró un resorte al mecánico ojala pudiera decirme como va ensamblado gracias

[@elmerurielcotacampas8087]

La pieza blanca

[@elmerurielcotacampas8087]

Min 3:37

[@elmerurielcotacampas8087]

Listo gracias ya quedó va un resorte dentro de saludos

[@gilbertoreyes1069]

muy bien amigo, bien explicado, gracias k dios te de mas conocimiento. hace poco me fallo mi caravan 99 tiraba mucho humo negro, era un sensor map, y el sensor de oxigeno, se encuentra a bajo del carro en el escape.

[@torrischappell7339]

If I change the ignition in mine will that take it out security mode won't start or crank

[@mitsuoo1012]

Why did u need to disconnect black switch?? Wasnt blocking anything. Could have removed switch before u disconnected blaack box but this video isnt about ignition switch, its about switch an switch housing

[@nrgyzr2012]

I have always been told, the part where the key goes in, is known as the ignition tumbler. The ignition "switch" would indeed be the black box. That's just what I was always taught.

[@adamcboyd]

I have followed most of your videos to do the repairs on my '99 Caravan. I replaced the fuel injectors and gaskets and the hydraulic lash adapters like you showed. I don't think I set them if they were supposed to be but I definitely put them where they were supposed to go. But I've got this crazy leak that is costing me a jug of coolant every three or four days. I thought it was the water pump going out and the weep hole dripping but it's a ton. When I look at the engine block underneath the throttle body area there is coolant that's running from there and even pulling up on the block in between the cylinder heads. Which is not on the same side as the water pump. I hear things like sloshing behind the dashboard when I start up the van. I know the coolant's gone when it won't blow hot air. I'm trying not to have to buy a whole another vehicle and I've done so much work to this van because of your videos that I hate to think do one more thing to it to save it. I'm trying not to just walk away cuz I worked so hard. I put more into this van that I got for free because of your videos then any sane person would. But it's mine and I take pride in it. I wish I could just post a video of the engine and have you maybe see something I don't.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

When these vans get this old odd problems can crop up. I finally retired my 2000 this past summer when the oil pan rusted out, the rear brakes didn't work anymore and the engine started to stumble on the highway...and the body rust was so bad it was embarrassing lol. As for your problem, while I never had that one, it seems to be in an area where it may not be too tough to find. A hose or pipe or clamp or ? Thanks for using my videos to keep your old van going. I'm flattered and impressed. Good luck with your problem. Seems like it shouldn't be the one that sends it to the scrapyard...like mine.

[@jorgegomezrosario607]

I have dodge caravan 1996 3.0 it is making a noise and I have changed all parts including pulling. but a noise continues to be heard near the chain ... some suggestion that you can give me.

[@jeffdunn3575]

Adam Christopher Boyd Do you still have this vehicle?

[@adamcboyd]

Why do you ask?

[@FredrickII]

Sounds like a bad heater hose or core.

[@jwlivingston1]

awesome thanks

[@allenchow-dc6br]

Very good thanks I had same car I paid for $1,700.00 replace ignition switch still not working back to to shop 4 times key lock no good. Too Go to two shop And half month Too sad

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

That's tough. I hope something turns around for you soon.

[@perttukilpelainen4010]

Brilliant ✨

[@cw3339]

Will replacing the ignition fix the problem of it NOT locking? That is my problem the wheel doesn't lock.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

IDK. I never looked into that issue

[@trudiwhite2403]

If it is not replaced properly can it mess up cluster panel and can it effect radiator

[@alansifuentes7257]

Nice tnks wero

[@mateymate3066]

Great Video, if i want to put in a push button that i can press to crank and start the engine in my van, do i have to connect the push button to the yellow wire from the ignition switch and the key-in ignition sense wire and the ignition switch out put wire? apparently there are three connectors on this caravans ignition switch, they are label: ignition Switch C-1, Ignition switch C-2 and ignition switch C-3, thank you for any information you can share.

[@dennismartinez9112]

I need the get the cutting key code ,can i get it from the ignition? Thanks

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Yeah. I made a video on this :kzbin.info/www/bejne/jonSfaKBiNBprKM

[@dennismartinez9112]

Thank you so much !!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

@@dennismartinez9112 You're welcome!

[@user-cs7sz8zu7t]

Replace 2006 dodge caravan on the column, neutral safety switch

[@christopherdixson39]

I took the cover where the actuator pin is and 2 springs came out. 1 was smaller than the other. Where does the smaller spring go?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

i don't have that information. I guess try it both ways and see which one works best.

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

That's how I do it. Good video

[@4one171]

Can this work on a jeep tj, in trying to remove literaly the part you take out

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Should at least be similar both being Chrysler products.

[@electroyeti]

I am having this issue but with a twist, I am not able to turn the ignition key to the on position. how would you remove the ignition if your not able to turn key? this info is very helpful

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Try tapping on the key (gently) with a hammer. some people have had success doing this to get the key switch out.

[@richardnorthphilly]

Thank you the video was a tremendous help !!!!!

[@MrSlimm25]

What if spring comes out bc I took the bottom of the housing off bi mistake

[@Asm78109]

What if the reason you are replacing it is due to not having a key?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Just reverse this procedure and install the new ignition that you have a key for. Sorry, I do not have a full video of that.

[@TheUfm123]

Hey man any chance where to find the actuator pin only . Thank u great video

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I don't know. I would search the internet...

[@robertarmstead3054]

J1 run at the Soul Brothers Clubhouse in Stockton arrival of bikes

[@nugget5103]

My 2001 dodge caravan starts fine and runs, but when I take the key out it still thinks that the key is in and you get that chime noise when I open the door. Eventually it causes the battery to go dead even though the door is closed and the chime isn't happening. At first it only did it with one set of keys we have, but now it does it with both. Anybody have any idea what's wrong???

[@pcguysoffgridcabin]

Mine just started doing that, then now it will not start

[@scooter12368]

allot of details and screw sizes thanks. what was the purpose of the video. it was much more then just removing the cylinder. right? thanks video

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

This video was just my last one before retiring this van to the junkyard. I thought it might be useful for viewers.

[@jeffdunn3575]

How could I go about being able to do this ir just replace the actual lock cylinder inside it if the the key is stuck in the off position?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Try tapping on the key with a hammer. Sometimes that will free it up and allow it to turn so you can remove cylinder. If not the entire ignition may need to be replaced.

[@ChiDraconis]

Priced new assembly: $100 → gonna run the video

[@pancho20006]

Where u get the Assembly u got a part number??

[@patrickhackett3878]

Actually, that's the ignition switch.

[@nrgyzr2012]

Not sure which one you're referring to. But the ignition switch would be the small black box on the left hand side of the steering column. The ignition tumbler, would be where the key goes in. At least that's how I've always been taught.

[@arthurdavis3092]

Too dark

[@aadams3666]

J oj

[@brucechristensen9982]

It was AT9

[@brucechristensen9982]

Iam wrong as I put away my tools I see it was a t 9. Sorry! Great video. So very helpful I had to replace both but it still won't start. Next I guess is the solenoid. I start it with it anyways now for a month.

[@brucechristensen9982]

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