Hi everyone
I have a MK6 Fiesta 57 plate.
Few days ago, I realised a problem with my car ignition which prevent the car to turn electricity on and start the engine. When I turn the key ignition from I to II in order to turn the electricity on, nothing happened, however when I use my finger to turn the key just a little bit more toward number III position and keep my hand hold on the key, the electricity was on, but as soon as I take my hand off, the electricity turn off. Since then I couldn start the car engine on as the engine switch off by itself right after I take my hand off the key.
I did try to replace the car battery and also ignition cylinder but couldnt solve the problem.
Can anyone please give my some advice as I brought it to local garage and they couldnt help. (accept making me replace the battery and ignition cylinder which didnt work).
Many thanks

Below is the video i filmed myself

Edited December 31, 201510 yr by Nick Phan

I'd say the ignition barrel is at fault personally. You cannot hear it "latch" as it does what its supposed to do

I'd say the ignition barrel is at fault personally. You cannot hear it "latch" as it does what its supposed to do

Thank you for your reply Ginger Flame

I already tried to replace the ignition barrel but still doesnt work (picture). Probably the problem is somewhere further then that

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Is there a switch that attaches onto the end of the ignition barrel?

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This is what the end of the barrel that i replaced look like.

The end part of the ignition will connect to the switch inside the key hole when insert it in. I currently cant figure it out how to remove and replace these switch

I'd say the switch is at fault. Send Ian T a message. He may be able to provide you with in depth instructions

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Thank you very much. I'll send him a message.

However the switch still making sound whenever turning the key from 0 to 1 & 2, it just the electric does not turn on when key in number 2 position

The key mechanism will click due to the steering lock and internal workings but I reckon the switch is dead

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Thank you very much. I will look into it.

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Hello there did you ever manage to get this sorted or find a solution?? As mine is doing  the exact same! 

Was there an actual solution to this, as mine is doing the same. 

On 10/27/2019 at 1:50 PM, Lewis35 said:

Was there an actual solution to this, as mine is doing the same. 

Has anybody resolved this problem mine started it last week 

I don't now why people bother commenting at all when you don't have a clue

I've just had mine fixed. He changed the ignition switch which has solved it. I used to turn the key and the red light flashes quickly and would not turn over. It works fine now. Cost £80 to fix.

Mine is starting to do the same I have taken out the ignition barrel switch and need to get a new one, at first I thought it was the immobiliser as I put a new battery in and that seems to be the problem but now I’m having the same problems as when I let go of the key it turns off and none of the dials will move hope this will work 

Thought I'd post my recent experience on this subject in case it helps anyone. I am a bit of a DIYer, certainly not a mechanic. The car is a Fiesta Cdti 1.4 2007/8. Some months ago car wouldn't start-the red glow plug ready light kept flashing. Turned ignition off, opened the bonnet , jiggled the positive battery terminal & it started as normal. Kept doing this when necessary (it only happened occasionally) then coated battery terminals with Vaseline in case damp was getting in. Worked over the summer but in October problem resumed. Eventually this trick failed, there were no instument panel lights on the 3rd switch position although these did illuminate on position 4 but the starter wouldn't kick. Forscan interogation showed up an ignition/accessory circuit fault (B1359-70) and immobilizer module PCM communication fault (P1602-60). I started by checking the ignition circuit from the positive battery terminal-engine fusebox, starter connections, starter relay & ended up with the ignition switch- the plastic fitting located behind the key barrel on the steering column. Bought one for £8.00 on internet, fitted & it worked. It's a bit fiddely to fit but anyone should be able to do it with instuctions from a Haynes manual -3 Torx screws on bottom steering column shroud and a few retaining tabs to depress. No need to take out the barrel. Sorry to be so long winded -hope this is useful for somebody.   

On 12/1/2022 at 2:20 PM, David Bullard said:

Thought I'd post my recent experience on this subject in case it helps anyone. I am a bit of a DIYer, certainly not a mechanic. The car is a Fiesta Cdti 1.4 2007/8. Some months ago car wouldn't start-the red glow plug ready light kept flashing. Turned ignition off, opened the bonnet , jiggled the positive battery terminal & it started as normal. Kept doing this when necessary (it only happened occasionally) then coated battery terminals with Vaseline in case damp was getting in. Worked over the summer but in October problem resumed. Eventually this trick failed, there were no instument panel lights on the 3rd switch position although these did illuminate on position 4 but the starter wouldn't kick. Forscan interogation showed up an ignition/accessory circuit fault (B1359-70) and immobilizer module PCM communication fault (P1602-60). I started by checking the ignition circuit from the positive battery terminal-engine fusebox, starter connections, starter relay & ended up with the ignition switch- the plastic fitting located behind the key barrel on the steering column. Bought one for £8.00 on internet, fitted & it worked. It's a bit fiddely to fit but anyone should be able to do it with instuctions from a Haynes manual -3 Torx screws on bottom steering column shroud and a few retaining tabs to depress. No need to take out the barrel. Sorry to be so long winded -hope this is useful for somebody.   

Seems like I’ve had the same issue you had with your fiesta, I ordered a ignition kit which had the barrel and switch in but I thought my issue was only the barrel as that was super loose so I replaced that but the issue still persists… do you have photos you could DM me of the Haynes manual (which I don't own and don't really want to spend £30 from some random person on eBay for a copy for viewing one or two pages) for the switch replacement that you could send to me? As I guess I’m going to have to replace that part too.

11 hours ago, GameOverRob said:

Haynes manual (which I don't own and don't really want to spend £30 from some random person on eBay for a copy for viewing one or two pages)

I'd highly recommend getting one. One of the single most useful things you can buy if you are going to be doing any work on your car. No need for buying from 'random people on eBay' (whatever that implies!) either - it is only £20 on Amazon.

Hi, I bought a 2nd hand copy from an Amazon-based used book seller,  cost about £8 posted. 

btw, tried to pm a pic of a circuit diag to someone but found that you have to be a paid-up member to upload pics. (apparently) 

On 12/1/2022 at 2:20 PM, David Bullard said:

Thought I'd post my recent experience on this subject in case it helps anyone. Also anyone with questions I'm happy to try and help I've done most things to my car on my own and I have quite a good specific knowledge to this model so if I can help please ask! I am a bit of a DIYer, rather I'm so anal to let anyone else work on my car because things seem to get broken and I do it so OCD and up to my own standard 😂 😂 I've done training to become a mechanic but I was a parts advisor. I've had my fiesta since 2014 and I've done every single job except a cam belt because I didn't have the timing tool and MOTs but I've done literally everything on my car so if anyone has a question please ask. My experience is the same as yourselves try to turn the key and car goes dead but if I tilt the key upwards it ignites the barrel as though it was a bit wobbly sort of thing I wasn't making a perfect connection so inspecting it I removed the steering column trims and check the switch on the opposite end and as I was turning the key the switch itself had separated from the electric section from where the spade of the barrel would go into the switch both have separated and over time friction has damaged the plastic where it makes a solid confirming connection to the metal of the barrel section and it's just causing a terrible disconnection whenever I turn the key unless I hold it myself it will start the car and it will run but obviously that's very inconvenient trying to hold the ignition switch whilst trying to drive.... My friend is actually picking up my switch for me and she will be here in about 10 minutes so I will give you an update on what happens hopefully this helps

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This is the worn unit. The whole thing was loose and hanging on by a thread. The opposite side please see my previous photo where the spade of the barrel inserts to the switch to turn to make the power electrical connection as worn and destroyed and had play between the two sections causing a loose connection whilst turning the key as well as the connector block which connected to this column barrel case it's tabs have appeared to be worn away due to the ignition switch moving whilst turning the key. It's plastic got worn and damaged thus the hole switch has just eventually worn down through consistent use whilst physically failing. I'm not a technician but learning how things function and how they are meant to function and how everything connects together has really helped me. Many people said to me the barrel is at fault But rather than making an assumption I dismantled everything and watched everything and experienced problem myself which I would advise everyone should do because a lot of people waste a lot of money and it upsets me 😂 It literally took me about 3 seconds to remove the old switch whilst having my 2 year old son consistently pressing the horn 😂 😂 granted I'd already removed the upper and lower cowling for the steering column but it's very simple to do the job I used a phone posi drive screwdriver from a repair kit 😂 anyway if anyone wants any help I don't know everything but the last 8 years I haven't misdiagnosed anything on my own car 😂 Not your average girl 😂