ignition switch

750chopperman

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Jul 25, 2006

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• Jul 25, 2006

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I have found the source to my electrical problems. The ignition switch is where the problem lies. If you start the car and bump the switch or hit a hard bump the switch will move a fraction of an inch and then not make electrical contact and I loose power. Do I need to replace the lock cylinder or the electrical poriton of the switch?

 

HISSIN50

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• Jul 25, 2006

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The switches were a recall item for some years.

Since you're noting that bumping the ignition switch (not the lock cylinder) makes it cut out, the switch seems likely.
Did I misunderstand you?

Good luck.

 

83Mustang427TT

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• Jul 26, 2006

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very easy to replace as well the new one comes with torx bolts or snap-off bolts the old one is tamperproof torx so you gotta by a new socket or use needle nose pliers squeeze real tight and they will come out.

 

750chopperman

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• Jul 26, 2006

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That fixed the problem. I went ahead and bought the special torx set. The part and tools were only $27 at napa so that wasn't bad.