Popping Ignition Switch
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Popping Ignition Switch
I've been having a strange problem with my ignition on my 78 F-250. It all started with the truck not starting until I let off the key to the "run" mode. No big deal, I replaced the ignition switch. When I went to fire it up, I heard a "pop" from under the dash. After that, the truck would start sometimes, and other times it wouldn't. After going through a couple of switches like that, I found that the stator ground wire was coming out of it's crimp in the harness, which explains why it would start about half the time. I replaced the stator, and put in a new ignition switch for good measure. Went to fire it up and "pop" again. After some investigation, I found the "pop" to be the little brass ground strap on the switch body, and the little brass piece is blowing in half. Since I replaced the stator, the truck starts every time now, but there has to be a reason that ground strap is blowing apart. It is only doing this when the key is in the "start" position. Has anyone run across this before? Any help is appreciated. Sorry this is so long winded, but I am trying to give as much info as I can.
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I put on a new solenoid when I replaced the stator and ignition switch. I was wondering if maybe the voltage regulator is starting to act up. I can't think of too many more things that are in the start path that could cause this.
