Bad ignition switch?
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Bad ignition switch?
1974, t/t steering column. Last time I drove it, turned the key and it started normally. When I turned the key off, the car continued to run. The key did not turn the car off. Now, if I try to start the car by turning the key, I get nothing. I suspect the ignition key cylinder is bad. Any ideas? Thanks, Bob
Last edited by Cigars4me; Feb 10, 2018 at 10:54 AM.
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You MUST verify IF the rod that is moving teh internal portion of the electrical ignition switch that is mounted on top of your steering columns is actually moving BEFORE I would tear into the column and find out I was wrong.
Your 'ignition key' switch may be fine...BUT the electrical ignition switch that I have mentioned can possibly be defective.
And when I am down there dealing with the electrical ignition switch..I also would verify that I am getting 12 volts ( or your battery voltage) to the electrical ignition switch.
DUB
Your 'ignition key' switch may be fine...BUT the electrical ignition switch that I have mentioned can possibly be defective.
And when I am down there dealing with the electrical ignition switch..I also would verify that I am getting 12 volts ( or your battery voltage) to the electrical ignition switch.
DUB
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the lock just locks the column & prevents the car from being started. There is no electrical behind the cylinder, right DUB?? It is hooked up the a rod that moves, to start the car, lower in the column.
Last edited by lvmyvt76; Feb 10, 2018 at 07:36 PM.
