Ignition Barrel problem? '09 Tipper

[GunnerBill]

Hi!

I have a 2009 Transit Tipper - 115 T350.

I don't drive it regularly so often it needs recharged after which it runs fine / starts fine. What I have noticed though when I go through the process to get it running is that for a short while I need to hold the key in the start position or it will cut out straight away. This usually passes when the engine has warmed a little and there is no more problem.

Until today.

Same process as above, got engine running left it going for a few mins and turned it off. Now despite the battery being well charged (overnight trickle) it won't run at all unless I am holding the key in the start position. I can hear/feel the connection clicking when I back off the pressure on the key even a fraction.

A call to the main dealer indicates that the ignition barrel might be the problem, the local garage says they can't do that because "problems". How do I get my van 25 miles to the main dealer! Is there a temp fix for this??

Originally I thought it might also be something to do with the charge in the key itself but there seems no problem locking/unlocking the vehicle.

All help appreciated

[Altransit]

It's more likely to be the electrical switch on the back of the barrel, rather than the barrel itself.

You can buy the genuine replacement for about £15, and fit it yourself in minutes. Take off the cowlings and remove it from the (radio side of the) column, it's one screw (IIRC) holding it on to the back of the barrel, and the wiring plugs in further down the column

[GunnerBill]

Really appreciated

Will that description be enough to get me the right part?

[Altransit]

This is an example, but you might find cheaper ..............

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Ford ... XQTjNSMFYB

There's no short loom attached to these, my apologies, I was thinking of the Mk5 one, which was the last one I changed The loom must plug straight in to these

[GunnerBill]

Thanks for the advice all. I put off attempting this imagining it to be really complicated.

Anyway all credit to Ford design it took 10 min's to get the switch off and that's me having no idea how to go about it!

Replacement is ordered so fingers crossed

[GunnerBill]

Final update - all fixed.

Thanks once again for everyone's help

[Altransit]

Thanks for the update