Ignition switch R & R
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Ignition switch R & R
Hello All. Looking for some help. I have an 1989 F150 5.0 5 speed. My ignition stopped working yesterday. The guys at Advance Auto told me I needed a cylinder lock sleeve. I replace it, and the same situation. From my reading this great forum, I learned that it is probably my ignition "switch". I also learned that it is located "IN" the steering column. Is there any way those of you who know can verify this? Is it in the steering column? Is there any information about changing one out? Is this something I can do myself, or should I take it to a shop? Thanks for all of your help!!!!
Frustrated in NC,
Jim Prince
Frustrated in NC,
Jim Prince
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Describe exactly what the truck is doing. You turn the key and nothing? Or you turn the key and the heater blower, seatbelt buzzer and everything else comes on, but it won't crank? Or you turn the key to crank and you hear a buzzing under the hood?
The ignition switch is mounted on top of the column, under the dash. I replaced mine, and you have to drop the column down to get to it. This sounds like a major deal, but it wasn't. We have had several folks on here who have had mechcanical linkage problems from the part you replaced, down to the ignition switch on top of the column. That part sounds a little more involved, and I have never done it before.
The ignition switch is mounted on top of the column, under the dash. I replaced mine, and you have to drop the column down to get to it. This sounds like a major deal, but it wasn't. We have had several folks on here who have had mechcanical linkage problems from the part you replaced, down to the ignition switch on top of the column. That part sounds a little more involved, and I have never done it before.
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Thank You Dave. Sorry I was not more clear. When I turn the key ALL THE WAY, all of the dashboard lights turn on as they should. However, the starter does not engage. I can jump the solenoid and it cranks right up, and will run until I turn it off with the key. I have noticed that there appears to be no "spring back" as before when I turn the key all the way to the start position. So your comment about "linkage" may be on target. I am at a loss. Through research, I found out that Ford has an open recall for the ignition switch. That may be the way to go.... I was hoping it was something more simple that I could fix. Could it be that the "linkage" has become disconnected, and the switch still be fine?? If so, how do I determine that? I'm off to Ohio for a week so all it will do is sit at the airport. So if any of you guys have some guidance for this novice, it is certainly appreciated.
Again, thank you Dave F for your help.
Jim Prince
Again, thank you Dave F for your help.
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my 86 f150 inline six did the same thing three or four times, i replaced the starter, and still had to jump the solenoid once or twice, i finally got mad and smacked the hell out of the solenoid and it never did it again. it still works to this day and my friends always get a good laugh lookin at the crack in it.
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From the symptoms you describe I see two possibilities.
1. You actually do have a ignition switch linkage problem. Here's a link to an old thread on the subject. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=236186
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2. You may have a problem with the starter interlock switch on the clutch pedal. If you look at your clutch switch, among other wires you should have two red/lightblue wires. One is coming from the ignition switch, and one is leaving the clutch switch going to the starter relay. If you jump these wires together, and it starts, then your clutch switch is bad.
1. You actually do have a ignition switch linkage problem. Here's a link to an old thread on the subject. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=236186
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2. You may have a problem with the starter interlock switch on the clutch pedal. If you look at your clutch switch, among other wires you should have two red/lightblue wires. One is coming from the ignition switch, and one is leaving the clutch switch going to the starter relay. If you jump these wires together, and it starts, then your clutch switch is bad.
