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Turning key backwards does nothing

  • Thread starter Thread starter FastSVO
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FastSVO

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By design it should power up the use of the radio and the windows, but it's totally dead. Turning the key forward to the ACC position and everything works as advertised.

What could be the culprit here?

Thanks in advance!
 
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stang9150

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That is one of the first signs on my car that my ignition switch is about to die.
 

pedro

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Yup, sounds like the ignition switch is done. You can get a new for about $10 at Autozone. It's fairly easy to replace, usually in 20 minutes or so.
 
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