How To: Replace The Ignition Switch On A 2005-2010 Chrysler 300

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the ignition switch on a 2005-2010 Chrysler 300.
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[@vincegallegos9790]

The best video on replacing the part. Thank you for being so detailed.

[@LoxinqKalina]

Really great job on how you explain. Your skills are very excellent. Great job.

[@Eric-ej3oy]

Thanks to your video I was able to change the ignition switch in a 2006. You made it too easy.

[@jasonells4116]

Awesome video on how to do the ignition switch thanks for your time.

[@60thlifestyle]

Many thanks for your instruction video. Helped me alot here in Germany.

[@JC-vk7ud]

July 2, 2017...2006 Chrysler 300 2.7L...I freak'n changed my starter and blew some money away, but saw your video and you saved the day, thank you so much dude!!!!! It was a very simple task, super easy, thnx again!!!!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Julio Lugo glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@damianfuentes7894]

did your 300 didn't start .. only made a click sound .. my 300 only clicks n the dashboard light come on

[@JC-vk7ud]

Umm, well all my gauges and lights are as normal. Make sure you turn everything on like the a/c, headlights, radio and honk the horn...just to make sure it's not your battery. When I turned my key it made no noise at all. Now how to tell if it's the Starter or the ignition I have no idea. My mistake was changing the Starter 1st which was more expensive and was not the issue. I suggest to you to go with the ignition 1st. Not the part where the actual key goes inside of, but after pulling that piece out as explained in this great video, you will see a cone looking piece with a plastic stick at the end of it. That piece was broken so I changed, here is link for picture... m.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-oe-solutions-ignition-actuator-pin-924-739/10563203-P?searchTerm=actuator+pin&vehicleIdSearch=357482&isAllVehicle=false I also changed the black piece at the end of that that a cable attaches to it, looks like a small horn, sorry I don't know the name of part dude. If you need link to that lmk. Hope I was of some help, good luck, it is super easy to do. Oh, and NO, I didn't have to reprogram my key nor take to the dealer for any codes. Again, it's super easy.

[@damianfuentes7894]

I changed the start to fist n bought a new battery n still nothing those why I look it up KZbin .. OK I buy that pin n see if it works thx .. a friend told me that the motor had locked up

[@JC-vk7ud]

Mira, yo compre dos piesas que se ponen en quitar el Ignition. Here is the 2 links (but for a 2006 Chrysler 300 2.7L) shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/bwd-ignition-starter-switch-cs861/20970943-P?searchTerm=ignition+switch shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-oe-solutions-ignition-actuator-pin-924-739/10563203-P?searchTerm=ignition+switch Las dos son fasil a poner y van juntos en el mismo lugar. English: Up top are the 2 links of the parts I changed just in case one was messed up and not the other, or both. Both are located in the same part when you pull out the whole Ignition housing, both are super simple to remove and mount back on. Just follow this great video guys. And again, I did not have to reprogram my key nor take to the dealer to activate anything. Plug n play.

[@BWADaniel]

VERY good walkthrough. Took me very minimal effort to do this. Ran into zero issues. Everything came apart and went back together smoothly. Minus dropping the nut that holds it in and having to pull it all back out just to retrieve it. Haha. Simple shit.

[@chrisavery8990]

Thanks for the help. Mine went and it was easy enough with your video. Cost me $50for the part and a 12 pack for my buddy who fixed it...

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Chris Avery awesome glad video helped out!

[@LethalWeapon73]

Thank you so much. I have a 2005 Chysler 300 5.7 hemi. I brought key fob from dealership & had it programed & car still wouldn't crank. They wanted me to tow car there and said it's a issue with computer. You saved me money if this works.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad to help hopefully this works out for you. Thank you for watching and writing!

[@JC-vk7ud]

Curious to know if you got it fix? It worked for me 100%

[@johnathanjackson579]

Did it work??

[@donnieb5937]

Thank u very much I'm disabled an slow in the head I watched this vidio an u made it so easy to do god bless you sir thank you .thank God for the net...life is so awsome

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@RENEHERNANDEZ1986]

Thanks fixed my broken ignition pin step by step. I appreciate it

[@roberthill9091]

Great video! Now I won’t have to put in the shop , thank you.

[@_wimza_7983]

Can i ask what made you know to change the ignition switch? My 300c has just started misbehaving and sometimes i go to crank and once ive turned the key there is no noise (start up) what so ever. Completely silent , would this fix do you think?

[@samanthaperez4600]

Im having the same issue. Did you figure it out ?

[@_wimza_7983]

@@samanthaperez4600 hi thanks for reaching out, fortunately my issue was simple corrosion on the connection to the starter motor under the car. Just needed some rough sandpaper and its been great since. If your symptoms are same as mine above then start there

[@Ingveyisnthome]

Top notch teacher Thanks !!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

@@Ingveyisnthome thank you!

[@chelseakey2730]

Thank you very much for the Clear walk through of how to dissemble the ignition and replace parts. We used your video throughout our process and it was extremely helpful. Bought our pin piece we needed to replace for $47 at Autozone. Car starts right up. Thanks again. 🙏

[@blk95gsrt]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@JC-vk7ud]

...also when you turn the key make sure you are in a quiet environment and try to hear the fuel pump make it's noise. It should still make some weird noise when you turn the key. This noise will come from under you so listen carefully for it just to rule that issue out.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Julio Lugo thank you for all the tips. It's amazing that took the time write this all out. Thank for taking the time to write and watch the video !

[@hxodz4054]

What tools did you use

[@antoniojenkins3177]

Yelp. You saved me money. Thanks man

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Antonio Jenkins Always happy to hear that!

[@soultrane41]

This video saved me a tow. My wife's car ignition broke and I was able to get the car started in the parking lot of a gas station. Thanks man! Keep up the good work!

[@Certifiedtechologists]

Love the video! I’m looking for an ignition key housing that goes around the cylinder. Can you suggest a source? Thank you

[@cc-pl7tw]

Thanks for the info

[@mini-smalls7081]

I believe the lock cylinder cover that surrounds the ignition switch is broken, it is not secured and flush with the section of the dash that holds the key area.. can i purchase the lock cylinder cover and just pop it on so the key will remain secured??.. I have a chrysler 300c 2007 5.7. Thank you for any help you may provide to me. I do have pictures i can send of the unsecured and what i believe to be broken cylinder cover.

[@StevieCastillo]

Any way I can remove the shift lock if I don’t have the key? I’ve already removed it just need to release the shift lock. Thanks in advance!

[@josephhartman2493]

Hi! GREAT VIDEO But if Replace a new ignition in a 2007 Chrystal 300 2.7L engine v6 can you use the old key or you have Use the new key and get it reprogram ?

[@rodneybaker2629]

Great video, really helped me out.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@SwagLifeTV]

Great video recently bought a 2006 300 Touring from a family member and recently a lightning bolt in parentheses pop up and googling wht this meant and was given 2 possible problems ETC or security can anyone tell me definitely wht this is thanks and again great video

[@StevieCastillo]

Any way I can remove the shift lock it I don’t have the key? I’ve already removed it just need to release the shift lock. Thanks in advance!

[@enriquealvarez9305]

When you change the ignition switch the key have to be programing thanks for video

[@davidgriffin2918]

Thanks for this video , I think this could help as my 300 has the ignition coming on over night and flattening the battery with out the key , ad sometime the ignition won't turn off when the key comes out. Hopefully changing this ignition switch will fix it

[@seattlesqueen]

I have the same problem did this fix it?

[@deem8905]

Thank you for your video my good sir, great instructions I was able to do it but for the life of me I have no idea where I got 3 extra screws from lol had to watch the video again bit I dont see where they belong.

[@marcusdarnell3348]

Great video! Is the procedure the same for a Chysler 200

[@bobbyagee3796]

The connection where the ignition pin meets with the switch had started to melt. The pin in that same area was coming apart. What are the possible causes?

[@bobbyperkins920]

Hello, great video by the way, I did exactly how you did it but the key mechanism will not lock in place? Really the only thing I had to replace was the back sensor. I don't know what I did wrong? I need help.

[@bobbyperkins920]

I don't know if the back piece needs to be lined up or what? Please help, I would greatly appreciate it

[@tadabandasak3604]

Hi,thank you for this video. But can you tell me why did you replace the ignition key?(please)

[@chrissexton6634]

I think that was to meet the old key I think....

[@johnnymac1975]

2006 Chrysler 300 3.5 rwd. The car will not start by turning the key or a back up key that’s programmed but it will start with the auto start, I can then turn the key and drive and the car and the blower motor does not work - The temp control unit background lights light up but the the blower motor doesn’t turn on nor does the rear defog. I was thinking actuator pin or switch but not sure. Also. Do I need to have the keys reprogrammed if I replace the pin or the switch? I’d appreciate any feedback as to what you think. Thank you!!

[@CP-nh6ml]

I’ve got a 2013 Dodge Avenger 3.6. I don’t see the tab that you would press to release the lock cylinder. Do you have any tips for removing the cylinder on avengers?

[@Africa_Memphiz]

I have a 2005 Chrysler 300 and I’m having the same issue with it not cranking. The dash board lights comes on and I also hear a ticking sound from under me. I put a new starter in for $275. But it still didn’t work. I’ve just looked at your vid and there might be hope. Do you think changing the switch pin will solve the problem?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

rico williams Possible but without testing it’s hard to know.

[@Africa_Memphiz]

​@@HowtoAutomotives it anyway i could crank it by bypassing the ignition some how? fuel pump good, starter good, battery good, engine good and the only thing that has not been tried is the ignition key. when you talk electric to the machanic its not much infomation coming from there. one guy told me it was my fuse box and i had it tested and it wasnt the fuse box. i put my key in into the ignition turn it to on position and when i go to start i get nothing but a click noise from under the hood.

[@adhjr]

@@Africa_Memphiz You ever figure this out?

[@JC-vk7ud]

Anytime, Glad to put in my 2 cents and earn my keep lol

[@katytaylor6851]

Did you have to get it programmed

[@JC-vk7ud]

@@katytaylor6851 I did not

[@davidcheadle9751]

i dont know if this same problem ive got, rac put a wire to fuse box and live and car started so not battery or starter motor, do you think this is the problem thanks dave

[@BruceWayne-ue5dj]

Did you ever get it started?

[@ace716_westside]

i put a new starter in. can this be the cause of a click no crank ?

[@donnieb5937]

Do u have to program it after

[@Petrolhead350cui]

Great video. I have a 2006 hemi and it sometimes stalls when i just want to drive away or waiting for a traffic light. And when i drive it sometimes holds in a second and goes further again,like i switched the ignition off and back on real fast. Could it be something in my ignition? It gives no fails on the dash. Greetings Ed from Holland

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ed ven it’s possible but hard to know for sure with out Testing. I would start by pulling codes and go from there.

[@Petrolhead350cui]

How to Automotive Thanks. I will look for codes.

[@zjohn661]

There was a recall on the fuel tank float that can get stuck and cause the issue you're describing. Check your VIN for recalls.

[@jordandunphy3842]

Just wondering, what brought you to the car needing the switch? I believe my switch is toast, but can't 100% diagnose it, just know that there's power to the starter, it bench tested, and all I get is a relay click from the fuse box in the engine bay, starter solonoid and motor makes no noise, which makes me think ground switch is the issue

[@kevinb2159]

same problem im having! help

[@dannyhodson5102]

Hello, thank you for this video. I was able to easily replace this actuator pin in my 2007 Chrysler 300c without any problems. However when I tried to drive the car for the first time after replacing it, my car had no acceleration. It would only go in idle speed. Could I have done something wrong putting this in? Thank you so much for your help. Dan

[@reginaldlogan2626]

Dan Hodson did you ever figure out the problem

[@michaelcope3864]

Car went into limp mode unhook battery for min or two then your good to go

[@Sauce_bray]

What’s the silver nuts size

[@jio8520]

Hello I been having an issue with all my idiot lights going into a reset mode for no reason. After much research and luckily no short anywhere. It turns out the electronic ignition part is faulty. No issues starting or running the car. But I found the electronic part can be removed from the cylinder head. So same process only I didn't have to get a new cylinder. The electronic part is sold separately. It doesn't do it constantly. Lol I can just have the key to on and all dash lights reset like it's possessed. At times it resets like three times in a row. Then nothing for months. Bells going off lol. Just annoying. Have a 2006 300 limited that is pristine with only 111000 original. Great step by step video. Not hard to do. Maybe do an update showing the electronic plug in can be changed separate without getting the cylinder 👍

[@Certifiedtechologists]

Can you tell me where I can get on of these?

[@bernabetijerina7104]

Can i just replace the switch that is on the back part of the ignition?

[@jhmu2927]

Did you need to program after switch replacement

[@HowtoAutomotive]

No programming was needed on this vehicle

[@josephhartman2493]

OK so you've got to get the factory part. Where can can i get the factory part and would that be expensive?

[@greysonburnouf9698]

What time does he say or talk about the factory part@?

[@sheilapotter952]

What if you do not have a key to remove it?

[@Ralph-cu7gh]

I'm wondering same question. What if you don't have a key that is lost?? How can it be done?

[@paulspecht3080]

Hey great vidieo but the part you list that your replacing is not the part that comes up when googled. I have aproblem with a 05 300 ingition and i want to replace the whole ignition switch , the part you list is not the part you replaced. What is the part number you replaced?,,,,Thanks

[@paulspecht3080]

A little more info on this is whenever the door is open the dinger dings without the key in and the cd changer is operating ...It also drains the battery,,,but I want to change the whole ignition switch.

[@Crypto4x]

What if ignition has been damaged an key won't go in? Will transmitter still disconnected?

[@StevieCastillo]

Did you figure this out?

[@jeolo.4838]

Thanks for helping me save 650+$$

[@HowtoAutomotive]

jeol ortiz $650 in savings is awesome! Glad the video helped out. Thank you for watching!

[@angiequarles9452]

About how much would this cost on a 2009 model?

[@DEEBLOCCTV]

Hello , I bought a used ignition switch ....it came with key fob . Can I use this used one I bought with key fob ? Or do I have to put the one from my original ignition switch

[@HowtoAutomotive]

You gonna have to use the original one because it’s programmed for the security system. You can use the new one but you probably have to have it program

[@princeblack952]

I changed the actuator pin, starter& starter relay switch still not working

[@josephbogucki5579]

Great video. $50 part and one hour to fix.

[@emeteriomendoza6560]

Can i put a Charger swicth on My crystler 300

[@beginnerbeginner978]

It is a good video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Beginner Beginner thank you!

[@bokneeza]

I wish you would give an example of how it wouldn’t start at first before changing the part.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Bane normally I would but this car had an intermittent problem and at the time of filming it was starting.

[@bokneeza]

How to Automotive just curious if it’s my ignition switch. I recently got a new key for another reason and my car basically has a new starter cause it went bad a two years ago. I switched starter relays and still, it doesn’t start. When I’m trying to start it, it makes no noise what so ever. You can hear electrical components turning on but nothing.

[@vicvergas9695]

@Czar R. Mine has the same problem. Did you find out after all.

[@bokneeza]

vic vergas I did change the switch and it worked.

[@tommysena2478]

Thank you. I had bad tumblers and pocket lint. Cost at key shop. 27 bucks for internal tumbler repairs and cleaning.

[@ohlilman691]

Not able to find this discontinued part anywhere. Need help please

[@ryanlute4109]

Did you find the parts you needed?

[@juststeve7665]

great instructions but this is to replace the key mechanical portion of the ignition not the actual switch. Title says "Ignition switch"

[@tinytim9453]

Very misleading, and also this only applies for years up to 2007. 2008 and newer uses plastic keyfob and switch.

[@darwindropmazda]

👍

[@nemsika]

kara sevda

[@froylanmiranda7362]

Practically you have to take the whole car apart

[@ZalienZemei]

Try doing this on a 2006 volkswagen jetta

[@anthonyharris419]

Do you have to get the new switch programmed?

[@adamcz3183]

No

[@cobra20878gmail]

I have a 2005 Dodge Magnun and when I turn off the ignition, pull the key,out and close the door the accessories stay on. Would replacing the ignition switch fix this? Thank you.

[@jimmywillims5929]

I think there's a fuse in the trunk design for that reason

[@jessiebrown2987]

Like

[@raymondduque6846]

How can I call u

[@floydieewing2942]

Please help me with my car I am 79 every one is out for money I will pay you to fix my Chrysler thanks

[@nickfinch6866]

Absolutely trash, didn't work only made my problems worse. Didn't even come with the housing just the damn connector

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Nick Finch may need to check with your local dealer. Sometimes these part numbers get changed around. Sorry is not going smoothly for you.