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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Ignition problem

96 F250 powerstroke Diesel - when I turned the ignition off the truck shuts off but all accessories stay on. Is there a fuse to check or do I need to replace the ignition switch?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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Ignition switch sounds like a safe assumption based on what you stated so far yea but what remains on exactly?

And how are you getting it to turn off, disconnect battery? smack steering column couple times?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Radio, inside lights, wipers all stay on. had to disconnect both batteries to get it to shut off.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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If engine shuts down , dash ect. stay on , sounds like a switch issue to me also .
 
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by harbor97
Radio, inside lights, wipers all stay on. had to disconnect both batteries to get it to shut off.
Yea would depend on full and exact list of what stays on and what doesn't but sounds like one segment in the ignition switch doesn't return to the off position when you turn the key off.

Feeds the BLK-Lt GRN wire coming out of the ignition to in cab fuse box fuses 2,6,11 and 14.

The exact same fuses that are live when key is turned all the way back to "Accessory" position.

That does bring the Actuator rod and or switch adjustmen into question too though, be sure and check that out before simply replacing switch.
 
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