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Lissen ere man. You just saved me so much money and stress and time with a dying car. I literally cannot express how much I wanna hug you right now. If my dad was here he could’ve looked at it crazy and made it work, but me? I need RU-vid. I needed you! THANK YOU
Man, I can't thank you enough for this. After two trips to the shop to get this fixed, I finally got fed up with the hundreds of dollars I had to drop every time this clearly common problem happened. Following these steps worked like a charm, and my Focus is now turning over on the first try; every time. Thanks again for the hundreds of dollars you just saved me.
Thank you, been struggling with this for years, finally completely stopped working, and I did exactly what you said, fires every time. Can't believe 3 wraps of electrical tape solved this problem, thanks again
I've never felt the need to comment on anyone's video, but this fix was freaking amazing. Who'd of thought a millimeter of plumbers tape would do the trick. Thank you so much for posting this, you rock!
That worked! Thanks for the video. I’ve had ignition switch issues for years! Usually had to press in to get it to start and fight with it, but it didn’t want to start at all recently. This did the trick, no pushing in to get it to start!
I ended up replacing my ignition switch (very easy and only $53). My car started, but since I had everything apart, I figured I would try this. I used one skinny strip of duct tape, just one layer, and my car started up even better with no hesitation! Thank you!
You are the man! The ignition on my 2009 Ford Focus kept taking about 8 or 9 turns to crank and finally stopped working while I was at work. 20 minutes of working on it on my lunch break and it cranked right up! Thank you!
Literally let out an audible "Wowwwww" when it started right up with no effort after this fix. Thank you so much! A couple of points that I found difficult to understand or see in this video I'll just put here in case anyone else has the same issues. One, the poster says to remove the "screws" at the beginning (and he's right, they are screws) but not the kind you use a screwdriver to remove. You need a 7/32 socket wrench to remove these. They are about half an inch deep in there and easily accessible with a straight socket wrench of probably any length. They are all on the bottom of the steering column. Second, when you go to actually remove the ignition switch, it is important you have the key turned to the right position or you won't be able to remove the switch. That position is, with the key inserted, just turned enough to make the radio come on. Don't turn it further than that or it won't work. That's all I had trouble with so thanks again man! Really appreciate it!
Dude!!! Yesssss!!!! Plumbers tape didn’t work for us but used electrical tape and it worked right away!!! Acts like the starter was bad but it was just the ignition. This video is my favorite video online
thank you. i did it myself following your tutorial for my 08 focus and it worked. used a 7/32 socket with a 3 inch extension to take the column apart. 😊 appreciate you!
Thanks bro! I really needed it today. I have an 08 focus ses and it worked like a charm the first time with black electrical tape. ( I live in Los Angeles, Rosemead California)
Bro. I'll buy you a cup of coffee if you have venmo. Thanks. I used 3/8" socket with 3" extension on bolts. Skinny screwdriver to push ignition tab in, then MUST WRIGGLE IGNITION OUT WITH KEY. Took me forever to figure out how to get ignition out, but it's easy. Just use leverage with the key to help take it out. Used a skinny piece of duct tape, ONCE AROUND, and now it turns so perfectly. Funny enough, when I got ignition out, it there was a loose piece of electrical tape in there - so. Evady had used this fix in the past. Hopefully duct tape sticks better. THANK YOU, BROTHER
Just did mine after watching this video this morning took a couple trys on getting the right amout of tape but seems to work fine now i drove for 2 weeks now with having to wiggle my key and shit. Nice vid man
Your awesome!!! I replaced ignition switch, checked fuses, checked relay switch, and I knew the solenoid and starter was good on my sons 2009 Ford Focus. But this did the trick. Sweeeeet! 👍 Thank you Thank you
Thank you, your video help me fix a recurrent problem with my 2008 focus, you were right on the money, I used the special tape used for a/c ducts and now is turning right away. Thank you again
This did work great. I used electrical tape and only one time around. NO more or it wont fit properly. I also followed another vid where you do a bit of grinding inside the barrel for a permanent fix and it worked great...Thank you
Broski you a saving grace! Not sure how long it will last although it might say in the description or comments. However, you the mfn man! Thanks brotha...
Black tape would be more durable, special in the hot summer months. i tried it and could not get the ignition back on, guess it depends on how wore it is, masking tape works good as well. Going to try black tape again next time.
You are awesome bro thank you so much so many people told me so many different things nobody but you was correct nobody else came close most was saying starter gone out of battery went bad you got a like and subscribe from me my friend
I replaced all associated parts for this problem except the entire housing and still doesn't start. What i found is while i'm turning the key push up hard at the same time with your thumb and it starts. Which probably means replace the housing.
Thank you so much this saved me houndereds of dollars I used a thin strip of duck tape wrapped once and right away it started up again my cylinder was harder to get out though but all in all it work and thank you for making this video
Hey, I went to auto zone had my starter tested and they said it was bad, ignition and starter are different? Would like to try this but if I already know starter is bad... should be starter then?
Could still pull out the ignition and look for wear points, then you have to choose labor over money. If is was me and the ignition had wear marks and did not want to spend extra money, would reinstall starter and go with the temporary ignition repair
My 2008 sometimes wont start, radio comes on and power. I don't think it's the ignition cause the remote starter doesn't start it either. Today I tried a few times won't start then kicked ice off the wheel wells and tried and it fired right up. Do you think it's the starter?
So I'm confused as to how you got it out?? Do you stick the screw driver I to that little hole? Is there a pin? All I see on mine is a little hole, I've stuck a screw driver down in there and it dosent come out.
Turn the ignition forward until the radio comes on, place a small enough object in the hole and press down and at the same time pulling the ignition out.
We sometime have the tenancy to push the ignition in when trying to start, should just turn slightly and let go. Should not have a large key ring with a lot of weight as well, causes damage.
Timothy I had that issue..if this tape method doesn't work....I used a dremmel tool and ground the slot inside the key casing, this allowed the key to turn a bit more forward..and thus make the connection to start it.. Worked like a charm..there are several vids on this high technology on you tube...
Trying this method would be the easiest way to go first. You could invest in a code reader, I paid $250.00 for one, but there is a cheaper one for under $150.00 @ Harbor Freight. Or if your vehicle is running you could go to Auto Zone and they would run the test for free in the anticipation of you buying parts.
Sorry I was away for a while. Someone else used duct tape. This is only to get you out of a jam. If you are turning the ignition too hard, or have too may keys on you chain may cause this issue in the first place.
