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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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I have a 03 Z . Yesterday I it would not start, the raido and door dinger would not turn off. I replaced the ingition switch(the elc. part) and it started, but now I can turn the key off and pull it out and the motor keeps running. Every thing else turns off as it should. Any ideas??? Thanks
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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You sure its the right one for you year/did you install it correctly?
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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This doesn't sound right at all.

You're going to have to disassemble everything and start over making sure all the right wires are in the proper place.

While you have the new switch out take a look at it and the old one, compare the two seeing if there physically identical. Look at the part numbers, see if it indicates the year used.

Above all, take your time and be methodical..
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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Well the wiring is pretty much foul proof. It only has 2 plugs that can't be interchanged. The switch is no different than the one removed. Thanks for the input.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Sounds like your new switch is bad.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Make sure the switch assembly is seated straight. When I changed my radio, mine was crooked when I replaced the trim panel and my car started without any key.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Thanks, I'm going to look a little deeper. Maybe try another new switch.
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