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Jan 28, 2008 | 03:22 PM

Murray1

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Ignition Help

Hi people I'm new here, my name is Murray and I was hoping you could help me. I have a 1984 F-250. The other day it just quit running on the way to work, It will only run when the key is engaged (starter running too of course), what do you think is happening here.

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Murray

Jan 28, 2008 | 03:29 PM

ssidney

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From: pg b.c

try ignition switch or start selenoid, I believe either could cause your problem

Jan 28, 2008 | 04:43 PM

subford

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Originally Posted by ssidney

try ignition switch or start selenoid, I believe either could cause your problem

Could be the ignition switch but it sounds like it is running off the starter solenoid so the starter solenoid should be fine.

Murray1
Also check your resistance wire from the ignition switch to the ignition coil.
If not those replace the ignition module, make sure it has a blue grommet where the wires go in.

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Jan 29, 2008 | 07:01 AM

Murray1

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Does anybody have a picture of the ignition module, I am a poor mechanic, I also do not know where it is located........sorry.

Thank you guys,

Murray1

Jan 29, 2008 | 07:22 AM

subford

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It will be mounted on the driver’s fender. Here are two images.

Note that you need the one with the blue grommet.

Last edited by subford; Jan 29, 2008 at 07:25 AM.

Jan 29, 2008 | 07:39 AM

Murray1

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Okay I know that one, thank you.

Murray1

Jan 29, 2008 | 10:40 AM

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Check out my post:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...l-not-run.html

Even though it is a newer vehicle, I had the same problem. After replacing the
module, it now runs great. And I have the fine folks here to thank for it.