Ignition Stuck In On Position

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Mar 9, 2019 | 04:41 PM

GavinL

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Ignition Stuck In On Position

So I went to start my truck this morning and instead of turning the engine over, the ignition cylinder kept spinning. I went and bought a new ignition cylinder and it is still spinning. The engine will turn over but I can't shut it off, I can turn my key back and pull it out but the engine remains running. I shut the engine off by pulling out a fuse to kill it. The vehicle is still on since my radio and windows and everything still work? PLEASE help. I have been tearing it apart trying to figure it out for about 4 hours now.

Mar 9, 2019 | 05:30 PM

My4Fordtrucks

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Since you didn’t say what year or model I’m going to assume that the ignition switch actuator broke and the switch on the column is stuck in the “run” position

Mar 10, 2019 | 11:52 AM

rla2005

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Dec 12, 2021 | 05:26 PM

Holden S

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Please Help

GavinL
The same thing just happened with my 1991 Ford F-150 and I was wondering what you did to fix the problem?

Dec 12, 2021 | 05:42 PM

GavinL

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Quote:

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GavinL
The same thing just happened with my 1991 Ford F-150 and I was wondering what you did to fix the problem?

For me it was the ignition actuator. A little plastic rod with that pushes and shuts off the ignition plate.

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For me I had to kind of shave off a little bit of it to be able to fit it in the compartment it sits in. I've attached a step by step instructions too

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Dec 12, 2021 | 06:27 PM

Surgemaster1277

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GavinL

For me it was the ignition actuator. A little plastic rod with that pushes and shuts off the ignition plate.
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-47510-...49017884&psc=1

For me I had to kind of shave off a little bit of it to be able to fit it in the compartment it sits in. I've attached a step by step instructions too

Nice job getting it fixed..............