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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Need help tring to find an ignition tumbler relay or houseing not sure exactly what its called on an 85 ford bronco tried changing solinoid about 5 times ignition switch 3 times starter is good and battery is 3rd one I drained and burned out have a few friends that said they had a problem simular to this turn key to start and car keeps tring to start with keys out of ignition like I said not sure of part name but the housing that the key and tumbler goes in has been replaced also so if anyone knows where I might be able to get the part or another year make and model that would work please let me know thanks
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Your starter or key-switch need replacement or maintenance. I wouldn't advice it, as there is current involved and you could cause a shot-circuit easily, but if the start gets stuck, get under the truck and hit the starter, if it releases itself, then you can be sure it's getting stuck.
 
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Your starter or key-switch need replacement or maintenance. I wouldn't advice it, as there is current involved and you could cause a shot-circuit easily, but if the start gets stuck, get under the truck and hit the starter, if it releases itself, then you can be sure it's getting stuck.
Or you can slap the right front fender real hard where the starter relay is (on my '87 at least) and that usually frees the relay and disengages the starter.

(trust me, I've got 5 dents on my fender to prove it...... )
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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That's why i prefer getting to the starter directly. Oh and storm, be careful, the starter getting stuck could lead to fires.
 
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