Turn the key to start/run and nothing happens.

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Nov 28, 2005 | 09:22 PM

95_4x4_jay

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Turn the key to start/run and nothing happens.

I get in a turn the key to start the truck and there is absolutely no dash lights , no radio, no sounds....NOTHING. (not even crickets)
I turn the key backwards to accessory and the radio works. Headlights are bright in either direction.

Try it a few times...5,7, 15 times then for no reason at all it fires right up and is fine.
Battery is strong and connection seems strong too. Happened before and I replaced the ignition switch on spec. about a month ago.

Any ideas??

Nov 29, 2005 | 05:19 AM

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You replaced the key lock cylinder?
I think these trucks have an electrical ignition switch down on the steering column, not sure.
If so, I would replace it....it's cheap and seen better days.

Nov 29, 2005 | 07:04 AM

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I replaced the electical switck block on the steeering column last time it happened.
It was a $20 part.

Nov 29, 2005 | 08:31 AM

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is the truck completely in park? i have a ford that looks to be in park but you have to put it a bit further before it will start...sounds to be more of a problem that just being in park but wanted to make sure this wasnt the case before you spent a lot more money and time

Nov 29, 2005 | 09:14 AM

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I "think" it was. It was parked for about 4 days on an incline.
I will be sure to check that out when it happens again.

Is it the MLPS that tells everything what gear you are in? (i.e. Park,Neutral,Drive 1 2 , reverse)
I have a new MLPS but haven't installed it yet. I bought it to remove some questionable tranny sensors.

Feb 7, 2006 | 09:12 PM

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did you ever figure out what it was that was causing this?
chris

Feb 7, 2006 | 09:38 PM

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I replaced the ignition switch (cheap part) but it happened one more time. It hasen't happened since.
So...NO.

It might be the truck Auto shift lever not completely in park. Next time it happens I will be more careful to see what is going on.