ignition switch actuator?
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ignition switch actuator?
I have a 1987 F350 crew cab with tilt steering.It starts fine, but I have to hold the switch a litte forward for the radio ,wipers and power windows to work. It's like the key switch springs back too far and looses contact. I tried a new key switch, but it didn't change anything. Thanks in advance.
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th eignition switch is located on top of the column, roughly above the brake pedal. it is held to the column by two 7/16 head bolts.
to adjust the switch, you need to loosen the two bolts a bit and slide the switch. there is about 3/8 inch adjustment available for the switch.
to adjust the switch, you need to loosen the two bolts a bit and slide the switch. there is about 3/8 inch adjustment available for the switch.
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th eignition switch is located on top of the column, roughly above the brake pedal. it is held to the column by two 7/16 head bolts.
to adjust the switch, you need to loosen the two bolts a bit and slide the switch. there is about 3/8 inch adjustment available for the switch.
to adjust the switch, you need to loosen the two bolts a bit and slide the switch. there is about 3/8 inch adjustment available for the switch.
I'll give it a try tomorrow.
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Not having any luck adjusting the switch, is there a trick to it? I tried down until the starter wouldn't engage, and up until it wouldn't disengag . No mater where, you still had to hold key switch forward for radio, power windows to work
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did you feel or look at the switch to see if it is separated a bit? sometimes the switch will separate between the plastic and metal parts causing a no power unless the key is held just rite.
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X2 It may be time to bite the bullet and replace the switch... It sounds like it has seen better days...
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