Ignition Prob..please Help

bigdaddy999 · 08-05-2005, 10:59 AM

Just yesterday, i went to start my stang, and when i turned the key to the on position, no lights chimes or anything. Then i went to start it, it started fine, but as soon as i let the key go, it shut off. Unless the key is all the way on, i get nothing. It wont even stay running. Has anybody had this prob before? please help. I heard it may be the ignition switch.

Ieatcamaros · 08-05-2005, 03:25 PM

I would start with the ignition switch. It is like $9 at Autozone. I am not referring to the ignition cylinder (where you put the key). This is an electrical switch that is down the steering column. You have to take the plastic around the steering column off to access it. Be sure to take it out with the key in the "on" position. And remember to disconnect your battery before you begin.

DZEE'S LX · 08-06-2005, 12:20 PM

There was also a big recall on Mustang (and lots of other Fords) ignition switches back in the 90's.
Not sure of your model year but a local dealer can run your VIN to see if your car was affected or see if it was done.

289 · 08-09-2005, 07:58 AM

Not to butt in , but I have a prob with my ignition turning off under high revs and load. Could this maybe do that?

USMC302 · 08-09-2005, 02:15 PM

289, is it stock ignition?

BigDaddy, I also remember the recall mentioned, check it out with Ford.

289 · 08-10-2005, 08:47 AM

Yes it is stock ignition

~The Jester~ · 08-11-2005, 07:39 AM

Check the recalls, and ignition switch first. But I've had ignition modules do that very same thing to me. Check that next.

bigdaddy999 · 08-13-2005, 09:55 AM

Well changed the ignition switch, and the problem was fixed.. Thanks...

08-05-2005, 10:59 AM	#1
bigdaddy999 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 34	Ignition Prob..please Help Just yesterday, i went to start my stang, and when i turned the key to the on position, no lights chimes or anything. Then i went to start it, it started fine, but as soon as i let the key go, it shut off. Unless the key is all the way on, i get nothing. It wont even stay running. Has anybody had this prob before? please help. I heard it may be the ignition switch.

08-05-2005, 03:25 PM	#2
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Ignition Prob..please Help I would start with the ignition switch. It is like $9 at Autozone. I am not referring to the ignition cylinder (where you put the key). This is an electrical switch that is down the steering column. You have to take the plastic around the steering column off to access it. Be sure to take it out with the key in the "on" position. And remember to disconnect your battery before you begin. __________________ The sig says it all.

08-06-2005, 12:20 PM	#3
DZEE'S LX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 117	Re: Ignition Prob..please Help There was also a big recall on Mustang (and lots of other Fords) ignition switches back in the 90's. Not sure of your model year but a local dealer can run your VIN to see if your car was affected or see if it was done. __________________ Spec Service (UHP), BFG G-Force KDW's, Turbo Coupe 3.55 rear w/disks, 73mm calipers, Stg 1 Twisted Wedges, TFS Street Intake, 70mm TB, E cam, Crane 1.7's, Aeromotive FPR, BBK 1 5/8 shorties, elec fan, FMS Al Radiator, Moroso Wires, Kenne Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, 190 lph Walbro, FMS Al Dshaft, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C spngs, strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, Prothane bushings, MM Lwr Conrol Arms, KB welded subs, Cervini Mach 1 hood/valence/side skirts/wing/airdam.

08-09-2005, 07:58 AM	#4
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	Re: Ignition Prob..please Help Not to butt in , but I have a prob with my ignition turning off under high revs and load. Could this maybe do that?

08-09-2005, 02:15 PM	#5
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: Ignition Prob..please Help 289, is it stock ignition? BigDaddy, I also remember the recall mentioned, check it out with Ford. __________________

08-10-2005, 08:47 AM	#6
289 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Mount Joy, PA , U.S. Posts: 198	Re: Ignition Prob..please Help Yes it is stock ignition

08-11-2005, 07:39 AM	#7
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Ignition Prob..please Help Check the recalls, and ignition switch first. But I've had ignition modules do that very same thing to me. Check that next. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

08-13-2005, 09:55 AM	#8
bigdaddy999 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 34	Re: Ignition Prob..please Help Well changed the ignition switch, and the problem was fixed.. Thanks...

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