87 2.3L no start

[ben5.0]

My 87 2.3l beater isnt starting. It turns over but doesnt catch. When it was working good, i would turn the key into the on position, and the fuel pump and elec fan would turn on, but now i have to turn it an extra turn for them both to come on and then the car wont start. I have replaced the ignition in which you put the key in, and i have replaced the solenoid. Same stuff.Any ideas?

 

[ethangsmith]

I would try replacing the actual ignition switch under the dash. (Assuming that you didn't replace that.) Sounds like that is what is bad, not so much the actual key cylinder.

 

[ben5.0]

What is the ignition switch, and where is it located?

 

[ethangsmith]

I've never had to replace one, but as far as I know, its under the steering column near the key cylinder. It's basically a rectangular thingie that has all the circuits and slide contacts to send power where it needs to go.