starting problems
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starting problems
In order to start my truck you have to overuse it with a screwdriver to the fender mounted solenoid. That's how you start it but the truck will turn off with the key. Also my after market reverse lights won't work, my stock ones and my back up alarm won't either. Any advice would help, thanks!
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If it turns off with the key, it probably isn't the ignition switch actuator. Check the neutral safety switch (if it's an auto), or the clutch interlock switch (if it's a manual).
When you're using the screwdriver on the starter relay, are you jumping the two large terminals, or are you jumping from the hot terminal to the small ignition switch terminal? If the former, the relay could be bad. If the latter, the relay is good, and you need to find out why turning the key to start isn't supplying power the the small terminal...
When you're using the screwdriver on the starter relay, are you jumping the two large terminals, or are you jumping from the hot terminal to the small ignition switch terminal? If the former, the relay could be bad. If the latter, the relay is good, and you need to find out why turning the key to start isn't supplying power the the small terminal...
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It's an Automatic transmission and hey 540milotalon I would really appreciate that its kuasu@Comcast.net
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It could be an ignition switch, too. At least it is worth dropping the column to check it out. I recently replaced mine and it was pretty easy. The old one fell out in pieces so if yours is bad enough, I can see it not starting at all.
Do you feel spring tension when you turn the key to start the engine?
Do you feel spring tension when you turn the key to start the engine?
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It's not a hard job to replace the switch and for $10-$15 it won't break the bank, either. If your ignition cylinder and lock are not binding up, I bet all you need is the switch.
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if there is no spring tension when turning to start position and the key does not pop back to run, it is 99% the ignition actuator is broken.
it is best to fix it now before it breaks in a way that strands you on the side of the road somewhere. it is not that hard to do and only costs around $15
it is best to fix it now before it breaks in a way that strands you on the side of the road somewhere. it is not that hard to do and only costs around $15
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