How to remove ignition switch, bezel & key cylinder- 1966 Ford Mustang

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Today at Alf's Mustang Garage, we demonstrate how to remove your ignition key cylinder, your ignition switch bezel, and your ignition switch from a 1966 Ford Mustang.

[@blbenson8548]

Dang that was fast and easy! Very nice! Piece of cake! 😁

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Piece of cake!!!!

[@SmackeysGarage]

Great tip!

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Thank you!

[@Elevation_unknown81]

That is alot cleaner and easier then the hole saw new hole in dash and new key switch from tractor supply and some "race car" inspired toggle switchs trick.

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Yes sir 🤣🤣🤣

[@robertclymer6948]

Good Morning! I might have to replace the Ign switch on my 67 as sometimes it fails to shut off. Don't recall a hole in lock when I took it off last fall. Most likely, will replace the switch and lock/tumbler too. Take care my Brother. Blessings from Motown/Dearborn

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Yup! Seen that a couple times. Good luck my friend!

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Installation is the reverse of removal - I often just take that line as, 'you know what to do, now do it.' But in my case, I actually had to use the paperclip to get the cylinder to seat back in where it should (even though it was lined up properly, it would not pop back in). I struggled for 30m before I figured that out... ha.

[@davidhorten4663]

I have a 1966 Mustang convertible but cannot locate the key to the ignition. Should I have a key made, replace the cylinder,and since I don’t have the key how do I remove the cylinder?

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Well I think a locksmith could probably make a key for you. However if you wanted to change the cylinder, you would have to pick the lock to get it to turn. I've had to do that before. I bought a cheap lock pick set off Amazon.

[@mrfixit8776]

I actually ruined the sheet metal around the hole while prying out the bezel 10 years ago...Back then I didn't know that the ignition switch was spring loaded...I just gotten the Mustang and was a total newbie and not much information out there. A few years ago I had to do the repair and close up the hole and weld in a circular patch and meticulously make a new hole and the 2 smaller/larger side notches.

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Oh wow that sound like an experience. Ya we have it pretty good now with so much access to information. Good to hear you have the skills to fix it though.

[@jksprecast2957]

Good video but what if I don't have the key? I think I need a new ignition switch with a new key.

[@jksprecast2957]

I forgot to mention I have a 67 mustang

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Last time I ran into this situation I ended up buying a basic lock pick set from Amazon. I ended up picking the lock after maybe 10 minutes and removed the ignition cylinder. From there you can install a replacement that comes with a set of keys.

[@patricwarnebo792]

Thx! Helps a lot!!

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

You're very welcome

[@CraigMoore-n3t]

I have been struggling for two hours to get the switch, spacer, and bezel to go together. I have had a stroke which has left me with weakened grip. There’s gotta be an easier way.

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Oh man! I'm sorry to hear that! I wish I knew an easier way. Got any friends to call up to come help?

[@equipmentop]

How can I get a hold of you to buy a complete ignition for a 65 Ford falcon?

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

You can go to our website

[@markhooper6674]

Alf hey i was wondering which wire would you splice into to install a kill switch ??

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

You would want to splice into the wire that activates the starter solenoid. This wire was a red with blue tracer for many years and comes off the ignition switch, goes to neutral safety switch if equipped with an auto trans, and then to the S terminal of the starter solenoid.

[@markhooper6674]

@@AlfsMustangGarage Thank You Much ! I'm gonna install a kill switch on my 66.. 😁

[@willememmer5791]

Great seeing this sort of information. Is this the same for a '65? My key bezel is upside down would love to get it in correctly.

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Yes sir, should be the same!

[@shanenoodragonjeep4740]

Need to know what wires come off the ignition cylinder from dash toward block I have all stock wires

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

What year?

[@shanenoodragonjeep4740]

@@AlfsMustangGarage 66 inline 6 200

[@shanenoodragonjeep4740]

@@AlfsMustangGarage need to know colors of the original wiring from the ignition switch to the engine bay

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

I would invest in one of these. I highly recommend it. classiccarwiring.com/products/1966-ford-mustang-color-wiring-diagram

[@Craspan]

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[@AlfsMustangGarage]

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[@mmurphy1450]

Shake and bake

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

You have to shake it before you bake it.

[@davidjankowski8121]

Are you freaking kidding me? You have to take off the instrument cluster just to replace the ignition switch? Hard pass!