Starting/Ignition Problems
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Starting/Ignition Problems
I'm running out of ideas on how to fix this issue. One day I jumped in the truck to find that when I turned the key the engine would not start. It seems as if all the positions on the key work except start. Turning the key still activates the pre-glow cycle and other accessories come to life, but the start position does nothing. I replaced the ignition switch and the ignition solenoid to no avail. The only way I can start the truck is to turn the key to the on position and then jump the terminals on the solenoid with a screwdriver. Any ideas on any other possible causes?
Any thoughts on possible causes? Where do I begin with this?
Thank you for your help.
Matthew Edson
Edson Farm
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Any thoughts on possible causes? Where do I begin with this?
Thank you for your help.
Matthew Edson
Edson Farm
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I forgot to mention that I replaced the neutral safety switch too. Didn't work. I even tried having someone try to turn the engine over while I moved the switch back and forth-- still didn't turn.
Matthew Edson
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there is a switch located on the steering colum that has a metal rod that comes down from the key switch.as you turn the key the rod slides up and down ,if the switch that has 2 nuts holding it on has come loose ,the rod will not move down far enough to make the starter move.
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On my old 88, there was a recall from ford and they replaced a connector on the steering column. One of the wires burned inside the connector. There is what I had as a problem. Hope it helps. Make sure the activator wire on the solenoid is working when you activate the key switch.
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