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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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Hi im new to the site . i have a problem with my 79 150 . it has a 351m , it starts just fine ,then shuts off sometimes . and when im driving after its starts the radio shuts off , but if i push the key in with a light touch of the finger . the radio turns right back on , if someone could help it would mean alot . thanks Greg .
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:02 AM
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Sounds like a bad ignition switch.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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thanks ! . i went to work today and they told me it was most likly a ignition switch or a starter solinoid
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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The starter solenoid has nothing to do with hot-in-RUN power or the radio. All the starter solenoid does is connect the heavy-gauge starter cable to the battery when you turn the key to START.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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The fan should shut off as well if it is the ignition switch.

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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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im not sure of the fan. but its def the starter switch
 
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