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Hello, I have a 1984 F-150 XLT with some minor problems, this one is rather annoying. my truck wont start with the column mounted ignition switch, so the PO rigged up a push button from the solenoid. all the other functions of the ign switch work, just not the "start" position. I replaced the ign switch and the solenoid and still no go...could some one please help, this is rather aggrivating....
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The electrical portion of the switch should be able to move up or down the column before you tighten the bolts. The mounting holes are slotted.
Or did you change the lock cylinder and not the switch itself?
Or did you change the lock cylinder and not the switch itself?
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The red/blue wire connects to #5 on the solenoid, this is what activates it (the solenoid).
If auto trans, there is a NSS (Neutral Safety Switch) in between the solenoid & ignition switch; clutch switch for manual trans I think was added at some point but don't remember when (but it was after 1981 as I don't have one).
From Franklin2's diagrams:
If auto trans, there is a NSS (Neutral Safety Switch) in between the solenoid & ignition switch; clutch switch for manual trans I think was added at some point but don't remember when (but it was after 1981 as I don't have one).
From Franklin2's diagrams:
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The paper clip & hole is just for the lock cylinder, this has nothing to do with the switch itself (which is on top of the column behind the dash).
Do you have a test light or volt meter?
Do you have a test light or volt meter?
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yup, i will test the red and blue wire continuity when i get to school ( the truck is at school)
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My ignition switch might be all out of whack. It is rough to turn the lock cylinder. I try to move the steering wheel back and forth to relieve the bind, but , it doesnt help. I must have messed something up whenever I installed the column.
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The NSS portion uses the red wires, the backup lights I think are black/pink-stripe.
