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Jul 24, 2012 | 09:26 PM

Buddy Morvent

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Ignition Switch

I thank you for the conformation on my suspicions, about my ignition switch being faulty. Now would you know where the switch is located? Also can I have it tested? Sorry Im just out of my element and need to do the work myself.
Its a 1990 F-250 Desiel

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Jul 24, 2012 | 10:36 PM

burnout400m

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It should be on the steering column behind the dash. You'll have to pull the dash to remove it. I think they're cheap enough to just replace.

Jul 25, 2012 | 06:00 AM

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From: Charles Town, W bygod Va

You dont have to pull the dash. It is on top of the steering column about 3/4 the way down from the steering wheel. I think there are 2 7/16 nuts that hold it on (AN 11mm will fit also) I read one of your other posts... the switch is adjustable. loosen the the nuts, slide the switch and tighten. There is a part that goes from the lock cylinder to the switch that breaks sometimes, that could be your problem.

Jul 25, 2012 | 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bashby

You don't have to pull the dash? Crap. Mine went out in my '90 F250 in the parking lot of the hotel I lived in my first month in CO. I would have done it myself but the truck and trailer were already taking up about 8 parking spots and I figured they'd get annoyed if I started pulling the dash out of my truck. Wasted almost $200.

Jul 25, 2012 | 03:14 PM

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all you really have to do to replace the switch is remove the lower dash covers(so you can see a little better) remove the fuse cover panel, and loosen the 4 bolts that hold the column to the dash. once loose the column will drop about 1 inch and you can reach in through the dash and replace the switch.