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Mrfun2fly
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 Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 7:03 pm Post subject: Ignition wont stay running |
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So here's the scoop, my car wont stay running unless I hold the key in place and as soon as I let go of the key, some sort of connect is lost and car dies:(
what can this be??
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: Ignition wont stay running |
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bad ignition switch.
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xzener
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 11:37 am Post subject: Re: Ignition wont stay running |
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Glenn is right. Had the same problem, had to hold the key in the "ON" position to keep her going. Depending on the year, this is what fixed my 68 ignition...
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Starbucket
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: Ignition wont stay running |
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| If you have a bunch of keys on your key ring, try using the key alone. |
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Mrfun2fly
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Ignition wont stay running |
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I pulled the key cylinder today so I'm prepared tomorrow when I get a new switch. After pulling the cylinder, I noticed there seems to be a decent amount of play in the the Key cylinder (or what this is called lol)
what's your thoughts??
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djkeev
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Mrfun2fly
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2018 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Ignition wont stay running |
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Yup, as you all said it was the the switch not the tumbler. Replaced last night, unfortunately w a cheap Chinese one but what options do I have so hopefully we can get a little time out of it.
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