1989 Ford Crown Victoria Ignition

1989 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
91,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EDDIE AZ
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When I start the car it starts fine but turns off right away with the slightest touch to the ignition switch. If I hold the switch up it will stay on with no problem. As soon as I let it go and just tap it it turns off. I replaced the switch and it worked fine but after I put everything back together it stared doing the same thing.
Jul 5, 2014 at 2:38 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did you replace the actual electrical switch or where the key goes?
Jul 5, 2014 at 6:31 PM
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EDDIE AZ
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Were the key goes into. Theirs a little pin I pushed underneath and it came right out. The new one went in very easily.
Jul 5, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Okay... That isn't the actual ignition switch. It is located down on the steering column. There is a rod that runs from the tumbler (where the key goes) down to an electrical switch. My guess is that switch is bad.
Jul 5, 2014 at 7:47 PM