Starting Problem.
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Starting Problem.
Hello all, I got a 87 F150, 4.9 inline 6, 4speed, 4x4. I,m having a problem,
with my ignition switch. I can turn the switch to on position, and everything
works, I turn it to start position, and the starter turns over and cranks the
engine, but it will not start. I took 2 wires and ran 1 to the small terminal of the starter solenoid, and 1 to the battery terminal of the solenoid. I then hooked those 2 wires to a starter button. I turned the ignition switch to
on position, pushed the starter button and the truck started. Can anyone
tell me why, it won't start with the ignition switch, when the switch works
and cranks the engine, but won't start. Thank you for any help.
with my ignition switch. I can turn the switch to on position, and everything
works, I turn it to start position, and the starter turns over and cranks the
engine, but it will not start. I took 2 wires and ran 1 to the small terminal of the starter solenoid, and 1 to the battery terminal of the solenoid. I then hooked those 2 wires to a starter button. I turned the ignition switch to
on position, pushed the starter button and the truck started. Can anyone
tell me why, it won't start with the ignition switch, when the switch works
and cranks the engine, but won't start. Thank you for any help.
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After it starts, you can cut it off and it still won't start back up with the keyswitch? If so, it has to be a problem with the ignition switch itself. Take the u-bolt support loose that holds the steering column to the dash, drop the column down, and you will see the ignition switch on top of the column, in the underdash area.
Make sure you leave the locating pin in the new switch till you get it mounted tight to the column.
Make sure you leave the locating pin in the new switch till you get it mounted tight to the column.
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Thank you, Franklin2, I'll get a new switch, and let you know if it was the problem.
Right now I just put the starter button on the dash, turn the switch on, and push
the starter button and it starts. No matter how many times you start it, it still won't
start with the ignition switch. Again Thank you very much.
Right now I just put the starter button on the dash, turn the switch on, and push
the starter button and it starts. No matter how many times you start it, it still won't
start with the ignition switch. Again Thank you very much.
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Franklin2
Hello Franklin2,
I just wanted to update you on my post of the 12-30-06. I got my ignition
switch, put it in. It worked like a charm. Now I have to get used to just
starting my truck with the key, and not a starter button. But it is Great.
Thank you so much, Franklin2, I sure do appreciate the help.
Charlie
I just wanted to update you on my post of the 12-30-06. I got my ignition
switch, put it in. It worked like a charm. Now I have to get used to just
starting my truck with the key, and not a starter button. But it is Great.
Thank you so much, Franklin2, I sure do appreciate the help.
Charlie
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Hello Torque1st,
I'm new to this, Does this merge thread, mean I was suppose to add it to my old post?
No matter how old it is? I wanted Franklin2, to get the thanks, for helping me. Also
thank you, for helping me to post right.
Charlie
I'm new to this, Does this merge thread, mean I was suppose to add it to my old post?
No matter how old it is? I wanted Franklin2, to get the thanks, for helping me. Also
thank you, for helping me to post right.
Charlie
