Help! Replaced ignition cylinder, still dies!

87TTopGT

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Had a problem with the car dying as soon as it got started-replaced ignition switch, fixed it temporarily. Now when I start it if I hold the key in place it will run but as soon as I let it go back it cuts power and dies. It appears to be electrical, I can see the tach go to zero and hear the fuel pump shut off when I let the spring return the cylinder to the run position.
Anyone had this happen? What do I need to replace to fix it?

 

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smac61

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Could be the ignition switch.

 

87TTopGT

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Isn't the ignition switch the cylinder and key I just replaced? If not, what and where is it?

 

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ss93cobra

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You need to remove the lower dash pieces that cover the steering column. The ignition switch is down there. Its a rectangular shaped electrical piece with a narrow gray plug. Look for the big yellow wires going to it. What you've replaced is the ignition cylinder. The switch is altogether different.

 

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smac61

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Yup, what ss93cobra said. Lower right side of steering column, close to the dash. The part is about $12 from Ford. you will also need a tamper proof torx bit (T-27 I think). You can get it at NAPA etc. There was a recall on these switches, but I don't know if it went back as far as 87.

 

87TTopGT

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You guys are right, problem is solved!