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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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sticking ignition

Hey guys,

Got a 1985 F350 6.9l ton truck. I keep burning up starters and I'm thinking that the ignition switch is the culprit. I have to manually turn the switch back as it does not return by itself after starting the truck. This is a new switch as I had replaced the old one thinking that would fix it. I was wondering if someone may know where or what could be making it stick like that.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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If you changed the actual ignition switch, the problem is probably in the key cylinder or actuator. If you changed the key cylinder, the problem is probably in the ignition switch...
 
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