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May 25, 2018 | 11:52 AM

444fan

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Ignition problems...

I got a 97 f250 powerstroke with the 5spd. I can't start the truck through the key, a mechanic put on a push button start. No clicking or noise when I turn to cranking. I've replaced the parts from the steering wheel to the fender starter relay. Anyone else experience this or have a fix?

May 25, 2018 | 08:55 PM

Mudsport96

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Well of you have done the column wiring and underhood wiring, did you replace the clutch switch? That can cause a no start as well.

May 26, 2018 | 06:12 AM

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it could be a bad clutch safety switch, bad clutch pedal bushing, bad ignition switch, bad ignition actuator, ignition switch out of alignment to name a few issues that would cause it not to start with the key. anyone that would put in a push button as a "repair" is not a mechanic.

May 26, 2018 | 07:14 AM

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....anyone that would put in a push button as a "repair" is not a mechanic.

That’s exactly was thinking. More of a hack.

May 26, 2018 | 07:57 AM

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Where would that be located?, under the column near the pedals?

May 26, 2018 | 08:22 AM

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not sure where the ignition switch is on the 92 and newer trucks, never did one of them. the clutch interrupter switch is on the pedal assembly

May 26, 2018 | 09:21 AM

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Jul 12, 2018 | 06:36 AM

444fan

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Update. Swapping out the clutch interrupter switch didn't do anything. Trying to Ohm my way around didn't result in any issues unless I did that wrong.
Thought I'd update this to close this page, I don't like see them questions with no answers or fixes. Thanks for the help folks.