Tuesday, March 25, 2014
How to Change an Ignition Switch in a 1994 Mustang
The 1994 Mustang was a popular performance car with over 120,000 produced by Ford. The Mustang was a two-door, rear-wheel drive car with a solid rear axle. The ignition switch is located on the right hand side of the steering column. Replacement of the ignition switch may be required due to switch failure or loss of the keys. Basic hand tools are required to perform replacement of the ignition switch.
Instructions
- 1
Open the hood of the mustang and remove the negative battery cable from the battery, using a wrench. Wait two minutes and use the wrench to remove the positive battery cable from the battery.
2Remove the screws holding the drivers side knee bolster in place. Gently pull on the bolster to remove it from the Mustang.
3Place the ignition switch in the "Run" position and leave the key in the switch.
4Remove the plastic panel covering the bottom of the steering column with the Phillips screwdriver.
5Lift the tab of the electrical connector on the ignition switch and separate the connector from the ignition switch.
6Remove the two Torx bolts holding the ignition switch to the steering column and pull the ignition switch free of the steering column.
7Place new switch next to the old unit and verify the actuator pin is in the same position. Insert the new switch into the steering column and attach with the two Torx screws. Tighten the Torx screws with the Torx screwdriver to secure it to the steering column
8Snap the electrical connection into the new ignition switch.
9Replace the lower steering column cover and tighten the retaining screws with the Phillips screwdriver. Position the knee bolster into the original position and secure with the Phillips screws.
10Attach the positive battery cable to positive terminal on the battery and tighten with the wrench. Repeat for the negative battery cable.
