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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 07:42 AM
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Shuts off in "run" position
hello fellas, i got a 89 f150 with aod,302,4x4. it will turn over and start, but as soon as you let go of the key and it goes back into run position it cuts off. ive replaced fuel pumps,filters,and ignition switch under dash. If u put a screwdriver in the switch under the dash and hold it in the start position it will run, you just have to unhook the starter from the solenoid to keep from constantly being engaged. im almost at my wits end here. im out of ideas. please help. thanks.
 
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sounds like the starter solenoid on the passenger fender is bad.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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thanks, i'll give it a try.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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saw the same problem twice, it was the voltage regulator once and the other time it was the pickup in the distributor.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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We are going through this with an 89 ranger, I think our problem is in the key/ignition switch. But if you happen to find the problem let me know.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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well its not the key switch, or the starter solenoid. the only thing i notice now is there is slack in the rod going from the key switch to the ignition module. so thats next on the list.
 
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I would say that your 1.1 OHM Resistance wire is open.
 
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where would i find that, and how would i fix it?
 
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where would i find that, and how would i fix it?
I was looking at one diagram and it showed one for the 87-89 trucks but I can not find it on other prints so I do not know if you have or not. So for the time being just disregard my post.
 
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ok found the problem. its the module on the side of the distributor. i had an old one so i tried it. it worked. thanks for the help.
 
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