How to Replace Ignition on Dodge Caravan or Plymouth Voyager

[@R2D2builder]

In case anyone has a chipped (grey top) key for the SKIM system and are worried if the ignition lock cylinder was directly connected to it, I can say it does not. I replaced my ignition lock cylinder after re-keying it to my existing set of keys (ignition lock cylinder was the only thing that was bad), and installed it. Worked like a charm! The antenna ring for the SKIM system is around (but completely separate) the key entry point of the ignition lock cylinder. I first disconnected the negative terminal on the battery. After that, all you really have to do it take off the top and bottom steering column cover (3 screws) to access the plunger that you depress to remove the ignition lock cylinder. You do not have to take off all of the other trim pieces from the video. THANK YOU Full Auto Care for posting this video! Liked and subscribed.

[@emiliorodela8212]

Yes, this video was helpful. I was robbed, and the thief left a broken key inside the ignition. Thanks to your video I was able to fix it. Thanks

[@RCOU97]

2017 Still helping. I bought a new lock for $13 on Ebay and was able to swap it out in minutes. Many thanks!

[@davidtoler1819]

My lock was $95 at AutoZone. Lucky you. Smart you...

[@Badbishop4point3]

2017 and this video is still helping people. Thank you Sir.

[@jeffjoos3573]

Thanks, we couldn't decide whether it was the starter or the ign cyl until seeing the video, biggest problem I had was lining up the screws on all the covers taken off. Repair itself was done in minutes and I didn't even lose any screws(most unusual)!

[@robertduncan9669]

one of the best how to on you tube. I am sure you saved me at least 100 bucks by doing it my self with your video. thanks very much

[@fullautocare4403]

That's the plan...I'm very happy to help. Thanks for commenting.

[@deadsypadilla]

Stuck at a busy gas station, at the pump. Could not turn the key at all. Used a flathead to chip out the outer ignition sleeve. Put a little tip of the screwdriver in at a time and broke off exterior cylinder casing, until I could press the release button and pull ignition out. Used a flathead to start the van and rolled out. The video was enough to give me the confidence to try it.

[@fullautocare4403]

Nice

[@ericcollins5534]

2020 and still helping people! Appreciate you!

[@vetteracer427]

Good vid' Helped me fix my bro-in-law's van that he always lets go to far. last time I had to go get it off the side of road, time-belt broke; he said "it didn't give no sign of breaking" he's a great bro-in-law

[@TCBoxer]

Thanks you very much. I almost tore off my entire steering wheel. Very helpful.

[@josecureno4001]

Thanks to this video I could do it myself and save some money.

[@bighig4501]

You don't need to take any of the plastic of to push the active retainer. Just tilt the wheel up and push the retainer trough the gap.

[@earlharman2040]

Thanks, after watching your video, I got a new ignition and swapped it out myself. Thanks for the tiops and the video.

[@venudharkness]

Yes it is ,it help me to fix my 1996 grand caravan ignition key cilinder in 2022. Thank you

[@natividadsandoval5757]

Thanks man your a blessing.

[@alanrusson5015]

Worked like a charm... Thanks Erik!

[@Fabito352]

I give You one Like because you make so Simple.

[@Ricken2022]

I am wonder if the older vans have the chip in the key ...and if so , how would you ever be able to program a new ignition and a new set of keys ..

[@utsuriman]

TY For awesome Video QUESTION to ALL: Did Your Ignition Key Switch SUDDENLY just stop/freeze up? Or Overtime ? Also anyone dry a lube spray into the key hole maybe tumblers inside are dry? I see a DRY formula ad online so it doesnt attract Dirt .TY ALL any INFO helpful

[@utsuriman]

Yup CRC fixed Mine! just light amount on both sides of the key be4 inserting

[@cracker46176]

Thanks a million!! Piece of cake thanks to your video.

[@deem6930]

Thanks for the tips. I have the same issue because someone stole my van, and they broke the ignition.

[@CATfishTONY]

this worked like a charm for me thank you. i would add pull the negative post on batterie and plug the one link to tumbler lock back in. rock wheel back and fort to get out of the stuck position to roll key forward to push pin in to pull lock set out.

[@vanessawiser9194]

Great video, one question: My key won't turn to the "on" position, so I'll have to jiggle or shake it for a while to get the bad cylinder to turn "on" so I can take it out. When this happens, the van will start, obviously. Can I change out the cylinder while the van is running, or is this one of those situations where I should disconnect the battery first? (Sorry if this is a stupid question...)

[@TEXASJ713]

I get to go to work tonight. thanks man

[@tollerfan1]

How do you get the column out if you don't have the keys? Or, alternatively is there something I can do to match new keys to my current column? And finally can I program the transponder keys myself? Thanks for the help.

[@theafamily7326]

Thank you I was able to fix this my self I've not been more please with myself

[@TheRealFilthyfletch]

How do you now program the new key since usually you have use the old key and ignition which you can't do if old ignition cylinder was bad with stuck key.

[@calebmelton5989]

Comes with keys

[@orvillewright9237]

I appreciate your video and your effort. However, on my 2002, I just removed the cowl and then pushed the release button on the bottom of the Ignition Control Lock. In and out in less than 5 minutes.

[@mamalukas01]

what if you cant get the key to the on position?? Our ignition wont turn at all :(

[@Yall_FAM_ily]

Trisha Lukas mine either

[@fubargrinch]

Under 20 minutes to fix. Awesome vid.

[@smolanchad]

Did you make a video about the piece right behind the lock switch mentioned at 5:23 in this video? What's that piece called?

[@jayman1338]

You didn’t say anything about how to code the key. If somebody doesn’t know any better they are going to follow your instructions and in the end it will not start So how do we code the new key?

[@alaskaaksala123]

Excellent video! Just what I needed..my problem is that the key won't turn at all. ..how will that affect changing the tumbler?? Also, I notice you have hair ties on your gear shift too!..lol...

[@Yall_FAM_ily]

Mines seems like it’s jammed a little clip at the bottom won’t budge

[@perrydillon5106]

does the replacement key need to be programmed? or can I get one from a wreckage?

[@garthg.6150]

I have a question about the keys. Can you have the lock cylinder keyed to your existing key or do you end up with a new ignition key?

[@bobcat1]

Yes you can rekey to existing key by using Dorman 924-703 replacement ignition lock cylinder.

[@aurahimel2303]

That was a great video on how to replace to key cylinder switch. I replaced the key cylinder on a 2003 caravan i had to remove the steering column turn it over and hit on it to get the key to turn. I replaced the old one with a new one that had the key with it. When i tried to start it, it started and ran for a second are two then stopped. I tried starting it a second and third time again it ran for a second then stopped. But when i tried a forth time it wouldn't even crank. I then removed the new cylinder key switch and used the old key cylinder to start the vehicle it did the exact same thing as the new cylinder

[@ptrrbbt1]

You had mentioned that you will make a video on changing the ignition switch on the same vehicle. Have you done that as yet? Cannot find it if you had. Thanks,:0)

[@Butterflytaxidfw]

WIll this work on a 2011 dodge grand caravan that has a keyfob? My was getting hard to turn and the plastic keyhole that the keyfob fit into just start being stuck down and I would have to pry it up. and when I had key in ignition, and running, the keyfob would just pop out. So, now it will now start and key is not stuck hard key or keyfob neither one work anymore

[@JoelGonzalez-us5hj]

Thank buddy for you help me..I have the same problem and I fixed..thank again buddy

[@LawrenceDuffy477]

Once you get it out you can start your car with a screwdriver. There's a groove at the end of that hole. I had to eventually replace the ignition because of emission test. They failed it. Not sure what my lack of key has anything to do with pollution.

[@Humble_Lyfe]

Can you help me sir. That part where you push the little tab at the bottom of the ignition. It seems to not pop out easily. It's just stuck. Am pushing on the tab and the ignition just completely won't come out. Dear lord. It's frustrating just going to mess with it another day.

[@CVM222VOLT]

As mentioned, no need to take so many sections off. Just the two pieces that sandwich over the steering column gives all the access to need to pull the cylinder as you showed.

[@GottaWannaDance]

I sure hope so. I'm planning a whole week off work to do this.

[@calebmelton5989]

And if the key won't turn to on because it's stuck?

[@Rhienmetall]

If your ignition stays on, not properly turning the key shutting it off, D N Reverse green LEDS stay on with keys out, and this is left overnight, and van will not start, what did i burn out, I always had to check those LEDS and didn't, i noticed a clicking in a relay under dash, battery seems is dead?

[@pinacate8975]

Thanks man for this video was so helpful.

[@victorsiegel3846]

My van was stolen and they broke the ignition housing, do you have a video or know of one that shows how to replace the ignition switch housing? TYAT

[@Mrmopage]

2003 caravan radio, wipers and a few other things don't work sometimes. Could this be ignition switch or some other issue?

[@Haidarsattar]

Yes it might be an Ignition Switch issues, since accessories are related to Ignition switch like radio, wiper, windows control..etc

[@utsuriman]

I USED CRC On Both sides of Ignition Key & slid in ignit. Let it sit a min or 2 >> WORKED > Tried it 5 x be4 takin it out > All is well>> Mustve been something hanging up a tumbler or 2 inside the ignition. LUCKED out >>TRY IT!

[@buckmc]

Good job!! Thanks for the video!!

[@wagonwhack]

This helped a ton, thanks!

[@epicbros592]

ok i just have one question. what if the key has the sensor on it ? How do you install this to allow the computer to verify he new key? the part is 85$ (ignition lock and key with sensor ) and the mechanic is going to charge me something ridiculous. i could do it if it didnt have the sensor... is there more work involved with this kind of lock and how do you do it

[@Kriswixx]

do you recall how you solved this problem? im having similar

[@epicbros592]

had to forfeit alarm I believe and find a lock cylinder compatible with it that didn't have chip so I could use a chipless key. I Know I didn't get a dealer key. some videos say if you adjust steering will and try other things it may work.

[@ferandojenkins9896]

Cool nice video making look Easy lock that video for the comment. Guy for the common guy right on

[@Gunsguy]

ANyone have a video on how to change the ignition cylinder housing? After attempted theft i need to replace it on 2006 dodge caravan

[@johnhart125]

What if lost the key, how to get cyl out?

[@aliengranpa]

That just saved me a ton of money

[@charliebaker9474]

How hard is it to change the housing around the lock cylinder

[@ImaMageBro]

Charlie Baker I am having the same problem. Were you able to replace the housing of it? How much was the part?

[@jlsrockit]

Thank you, very helpful video.

[@ebp73]

this is probably a stupid question, but when i replace the ignition, do i need a new key?

[@AClarino]

yes...the new ignition comes with a set of keys

[@ebp73]

So they'll be different keys for the ignition and the doors then.

[@AClarino]

yes, thats the parts that sucks

[@aurahimel2303]

I replaced the key cylinder with a new key and it start three time and ran a second are two then stopped. When i tried the forth time it wouldn't crank at all. It sat a month with the key cylinder stuck wouldn't turn at all before i could change it. I had to remove the steering wheel, turn it over, hit on it to get the key to turn. So i re-installed the old key cylinder and it did the exact same thing as the new key cylinder. Can anyone tell me what is the problem why it won't crank at all when i turn the key. Could it be the ignition switch is bad.

[@DukeEverhart-ThatsMe]

Heres my problem. Key won't turn on anything. The next day I noticed van started on its own for who knows how many hours. Key would not turn it off. Is this ignition switch?, cylinder? or stuck solenoid? (2000 Grand caravan)

[@Kriswixx]

what was it do you remember?

[@andrewcarson3914]

Great video!!

[@Rowblob1441]

So my key won't turn to the start position and that's why I'm doing this. So because I can't get it into the start position I can't get the ignition switch clip to release. Am I screwed?

[@da324]

What did you end up doing?

[@bobcat1]

Remove the key and spray some wd40 into key hole. Then reinsert key, tap on end of key repeatedly with hammer for 5 seconds then turn key.

[@JullesM77]

Do you have to have the key to get it out? My keys were stolen along with my purse.

[@kenthomason3651]

i cant get my key to turn to the on position and mine has no release or tab to push

[@mariomarquez6655]

My problem about my car its very hard to push brake pedal but it doesn't stop,

[@mariomarquez6655]

How to replace the accomulator brake plymouth Grand Voyager 3.3 L V 6 1992

[@MarkMagill1955]

Mario Marquez I don't know much about brakes, but that word "Accumulator" reminded me: Mine had a factory recall that replaced the accumulator whatever that is, and mine was a 1993 Caravan SE. You might want to check with a dealer to see if this is still an open recall.

[@lucioaburto1253]

Thanks, very usefull.

[@ritapaddock2925]

How u no of it is ground wire r ignition

[@waynehall7940]

What do u do if the key won't turn on at all

[@johnmendez2010]

that happened to me, i put the key in and took another object and smashed my key into the lock cylinder that was able to free it up but know that when you do you will then need to change it at the time so have the part ready. hope this helps by the way i just took off the three screws he shows on the bottom of the steering column and i was able to remove it without all that diss-assembly of all those panels. this is fairly easy to do.

[@U.S.SlaveOfficial]

mine won't go in on position or reverse. metal clips won't budge

[@U.S.SlaveOfficial]

well i just took pliers to it then by hand juggled for a minute or so and went in on position and came right out putting flat head to metal thing on bottom

[@JulioVegaRealtor]

what happen when you lost the key and you cant turn to push up the pin

[@alkodjdjd]

Thanks a lot dude: extremely useful

[@deem6930]

At least where I live in Milwaukee these vans are getting stole like crazy. The vans are very easy to open and easy to turn on with a screw driver. Some Hondas and Toyotas as well.

[@ebattaz]

what did you you do too make it harder to steal

[@reyesurricochea1909]

This also is for the Dodge Nitro

[@mattdog558]

would I be able to go to the a junk yard and get one or dose the key have to be programmed

[@RGE_Music]

I cant turn it into on position. What do I do?

[@allinonesschevell]

U have to keep try to turn it until it turns then take it out

[@CATfishTONY]

also i was able at this point to hook batterie back up and start car with a flat large blade screw driver and drive to parts house and get new part

[@davidtoler1819]

I broke the clippy thing, and STILL could nor get the cylinder out. That small, spring-loaded thingy that keeps the cylinder in place is seemingly impossible to depress and then pull out the cylinder. Total frustration. But what the hell? Taxis to work only cost $100 for a 25-miles ride. That's $1000 for the week...

[@davidtoler1819]

NOT said in this video is that the key MUST BE turned away from OFF in order to depress the small, spring-loaded thingy that keeps the lock cylinder locked into the sleeve that affixes the cylinder in place. When the key is turned, the keeper thingy is very easy to depress and the cylinder pulls right out. Just a few seconds of that being detailed in the video would have taken away tons of my personal frustration in this exercise...

[@da324]

He said it needed to be in the on position, isn't that the opposite of off?

[@terrywelsh7404]

Why did you take all that apart? There was no need to take it all apart. All that needed to come off was the cowling below the steering column lmao. All that dash stuff doesn't need to come off.

[@chucksawyer8230]

Terry Welsh on some models you do moron...omg...smh...knowitalls....

[@lisamlall]

Terry Welsh what if it's on the off and stuck does it have to be on

[@philipriehm2997]

Terry Welsh true

[@jennab313]

Helpful but now I've got vertigo because watching this video with the camera constantly being juggled around made me DIZZY!! Try holding camera still so viewers can *actually* follow what you're doing - thanks!

[@TimHaunFishing]

The key is normally the problem, always have your key decoded and a factory original cut before you go through this with the ignition. You're welcome Your friendly neighborhood locksmith.

[@Rowblob1441]

I broke all of the clips holding the ignition switch cover in place. My van looks so stolen

[@alberteendean4077]

THIS IS NOT THE THE IGNITION SWITCH!!! ITS THE L O C K C Y L I N D E R !!!!!! Know b4 you show!

[@williamgiltner9117]

NEED to know how to replace the Ignition Switch... Not the Lock Cylinder for the ignition. Nice video otherwise.....

[@blancamarquez1583]

Y al final quedó igual!!!! Pésimo

[@freefirelife1040]

Q mal q sea en ingles

[@joseantonioramirez4116]

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[@cheetos70srocknrollbbyloza4]

Not gd at all

[@davegaetano7118]

My key will not turn to the on position. In fact that is why I'm trying to replace the cylinder. What can be done?

[@juniorfranco7489]

What if the key won't go fwd?