Question about the ignition switch cylinder??

[pearlm30]

I need the whole ignition switch cylinder assembly for my 98 forester. It was removed from the car when I got it.

Today i saw a 95 legacy with whole assembly with key at junk yard and wonder if its going to fit in the forester?

Can anyone help???

Thanks a lot

[johnceggleston]

I need the whole ignition switch cylinder assembly for my 98 forester. It was removed from the car when I got it.

Today i saw a 95 legacy with whole assembly with key at junk yard and wonder if its going to fit in the forester?

Can anyone help???

Thanks a lot

i don't know anything about the forester, but not only are all the 90 - 99 ignition swtiches the same, but they are the same as early 90s nissan ignition switches.

 

if you don't get a definte answer here, look up the part number at:

 

http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/

 

and see what years it fits.

 

do you need the whole unit that bolts onto the steering column with 'security bolts' or just the keyway?

 

good luck.

[subaru360]

I am pretty sure it would work.

 

I think I have a 97 outback cylinder with key in my spare parts I can sell you for $20 if you need it.

[mdjdc]

I have an ignition cylinder without the switch. I sold the switch, but it sounds like you only need the key cylinder that bolts up to the column. I have the key and the ocks for the doors as well so you only have to have one key.

[pearlm30]

I need the whole unit that bolts onto the steering column with security bolt. It was removed when I got the forester(stolen)

 

i don't know anything about the forester, but not only are all the 90 - 99 ignition swtiches the same, but they are the same as early 90s nissan ignition switches.

 

if you don't get a definte answer here, look up the part number at:

 

http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/

 

and see what years it fits.

 

do you need the whole unit that bolts onto the steering column with 'security bolts' or just the keyway?

 

good luck.

[johnceggleston]

I need the whole unit that bolts onto the steering column with security bolt. It was removed when I got the forester(stolen)

 

the firs time i took my ignition switch apart, i used a chisle to slowly back out the security bolts, tap...tap...tap.... once i got it oput i raelized i didn't need to do all of that, live and learn.

 

buy a replacement eithe here or at a parts yard. it would be good if all the locks matched, doors and ignition, but thats not required. the 'security bolts, (i thought these were really neat) are double headed and once they fully seat, the hex head snaps off leaving a rounded off head which is very time consuming to remove.

 

i bought new security bolts and installed them. i'm not sure i'd do it again. any one who goes that far to steal my car can have it. it's insured. the part of the ignition switch / cylinder that the key fits into is easily removed if you have a key. you can then have re-keyed to match you door locks (i paid 20$ in 99). i don't know the headache if the key cylinder doesnot have a key. make sure the one you buy has a matching key.

 

 

if you buy all the dorr locks as well as the igniton assesmbly, you can swap them out to. but the door locks a harder to install than the ignition aasem. in my opinion. you can't get a tool inside the door to thread in the seconf bolt. you can get them both out, but getting the second one back in is difficult. however ther is a spring clip that holds the door cylinder into the door handle and that helps keep the door handle in place. mine has worked fine since 99 with just one bolt.

 

the rear hatch is easy.

 

it souinds like mdjdc has everything you need.