I came to this video while trying to figure out how to remove the actual locking cylinder, and I started unplugging my battery while your video was playing, and then realized I was already at the switch and never had to remove my steering wheel. I don’t even know how you manage to get the science together to need to remove the steering wheel, but just to test out my theory I removed the switch itself that didn’t even need to come out for what I’m doing and it is sitting on the floor of my truck now With the steering wheel completely on and it took me not even 10 mins.
On my 08 f150 the plastic has a 1 inch lip that goes up under the steering wheel and the plastic won’t come off with the wheel on. Maybe you should make a video and post it up to help people out…
@@its_a_metal_thing well it’s not a thing on the 06 but I didn’t know it would require a video to help anybody out in the first place I was just blindly following this video after tearing down my truck halfway through and then realized I was already passed the part you have an issue with
If I’m going to do something I haven’t done before I’ll look for a video for some pointers. I’m going to fix it regardless. So after I figure it out I make a video for people that might not be so mechanically inclined.
Good Sir, this is exactly what I needed for my truck repair. A bit out of my skill level, but definitely spot on! I can now add more miles to the 320,000 that are on my 08!❤
Fantastic Video with great editing, I love that you say what to do and where to do it, then show it removed. As opposed to the videos that show the guy struggling and struggling with it. That is why the videos end up lasting an hour.
Thank you for this cuz i habe an 04 f150 and need to change my switch amf it uses this same one but all the other videos on here are a different switch so they are of no use to me.
Thanks! This helps me decide if I want to do it or have my mechanic do it. The other video they offered was for an 02 which was the wrong year for my truck
Yeah.I couldn’t find one for so I made it. One guy did it and said he had to use a puller to get his wheel off so that might be something to consider. Most auto parts store have a tool loan program that you could borrow a puller from.
@@its_a_metal_thing 08 F150 King Ranch. You can remove the upper and lower plastic covers, unbolt the windshield wiper control stalk and pop out the ignition switch without having to pull the steering wheel.
No need to take the steering wheel off. Merely remove the panel below the steering column and you can then pry the bottom column of the steering wheel off.
@@jameshartley7644 You don’t have to take the lower panel off or pry on anything and possibly braking the plastic if you take the steering wheel off. 3 bolts Plus you get better access to the to stuff you’re working without the steering wheel in the way. But hey, you do you…
I don’t know. Maybe look up the switch part number for your year and if it’s the same and it should be close enough. I know a 250 is different. I did have a guy that saw my video and said he didn’t have to remove the steering wheel but I know on mine there was no way to get the cover off without removing the wheel. It should be close enough to work.
Thanks man. Worked great. Had to use a puller to get the wheel off but this was really helpful.
I came to this video while trying to figure out how to remove the actual locking cylinder, and I started unplugging my battery while your video was playing, and then realized I was already at the switch and never had to remove my steering wheel. I don’t even know how you manage to get the science together to need to remove the steering wheel, but just to test out my theory I removed the switch itself that didn’t even need to come out for what I’m doing and it is sitting on the floor of my truck now With the steering wheel completely on and it took me not even 10 mins.
On my 08 f150 the plastic has a 1 inch lip that goes up under the steering wheel and the plastic won’t come off with the wheel on. Maybe you should make a video and post it up to help people out…
@@its_a_metal_thing well it’s not a thing on the 06 but I didn’t know it would require a video to help anybody out in the first place I was just blindly following this video after tearing down my truck halfway through and then realized I was already passed the part you have an issue with
If I’m going to do something I haven’t done before I’ll look for a video for some pointers. I’m going to fix it regardless. So after I figure it out I make a video for people that might not be so mechanically inclined.
@@its_a_metal_thing im in my 08 now got it off no problem pull down the kick guard at the top unlock the steering adjuster pops right out
Good Sir, this is exactly what I needed for my truck repair. A bit out of my skill level, but definitely spot on! I can now add more miles to the 320,000 that are on my 08!❤
Glad it helped,I guess that’s the time limit for that switch because my truck has about the same mileage as yours.
Fantastic Video with great editing, I love that you say what to do and where to do it, then show it removed. As opposed to the videos that show the guy struggling and struggling with it. That is why the videos end up lasting an hour.
I try and make them short and sweet. I actually make them backwards after I figure it all out.
T50!!! Not a T45. Other than that a spot on video! My ‘08 F-150 starts like new and my lost T45 bit has been replaced haha! Thanks for the vid!
Thank you for this cuz i habe an 04 f150 and need to change my switch amf it uses this same one but all the other videos on here are a different switch so they are of no use to me.
Glad It helped you.
Thanks! This helps me decide if I want to do it or have my mechanic do it. The other video they offered was for an 02 which was the wrong year for my truck
Yeah.I couldn’t find one for so I made it. One guy did it and said he had to use a puller to get his wheel off so that might be something to consider. Most auto parts store have a tool loan program that you could borrow a puller from.
Nice. That gasser is looking mean.
The steering wheel DOES NOT need to be removed on the 2008.
What truck are you working on?
@@its_a_metal_thing 08 F150 King Ranch. You can remove the upper and lower plastic covers, unbolt the windshield wiper control stalk and pop out the ignition switch without having to pull the steering wheel.
@@IAmAnonymyz Totally different trim package and steering column. But thanks for your input.
Is the same steps for 2008 ford f150 lariat with center floor shifter? I look up online the part is the same
Should be. You might not have to pull the steering wheel off. Maybe try that first.
No need to take the steering wheel off. Merely remove the panel below the steering column and you can then pry the bottom column of the steering wheel off.
@@jameshartley7644 You don’t have to take the lower panel off or pry on anything and possibly braking the plastic if you take the steering wheel off. 3 bolts Plus you get better access to the to stuff you’re working without the steering wheel in the way. But hey, you do you…
Will this work on a 2006 as well?
I don’t know. Maybe look up the switch part number for your year and if it’s the same and it should be close enough. I know a 250 is different. I did have a guy that saw my video and said he didn’t have to remove the steering wheel but I know on mine there was no way to get the cover off without removing the wheel. It should be close enough to work.
Oh thank you. In regards to antitheft systems, did you have to replace the key after you replaced the ignition switch? @its_a_metal_thing
@AidenSteele-zc9lg The switch is separate from the key so none of that part gets changed.
@@its_a_metal_thing 'preciate it!
You do not need to remove the steering wheel!
@@jonas4jonas4 what truck are you working on
@@its_a_metal_thing 2008 F150
@@jonas4jonas4king ranch?
You don't have to pull the steering wheel.
Mine you did.
@@its_a_metal_thing You can actually fish them out from the back end. I've done it a few times.
Show me next time you do one..
@@its_a_metal_thing I am doing one now, how do you post pics through the app? Let me figure that out and I will show you.
@@its_a_metal_thing sent a video
Awwww #-$&, who cares about an ignition switch