car dies when you release the key switch

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DOCK1155
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when starting car , it dies when the ignition switch is released but will stay running if you hold the switch in start position.
Nov 2, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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ignition module sounds like it has failed. common failure with the old EEC systems.

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Nov 2, 2011 at 6:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Also could be your primary circuit to the coil is open or defective ignition switch
Nov 2, 2011 at 8:01 PM
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FIXITMR
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i'd go with bad out of proper adjustment ignition switch.
Nov 4, 2011 at 11:43 AM
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