1984 Ford Tempo Repair Question
Topics covered: Ignition switch, Ignition module, Rim.
Mileage: 5,000 miles.
Mileage: 5,000 miles.
Asked on November 2, 2011
When starting car , it dies when the ignition switch is rekeased but will stay running if you hold the switch in start position.
Car dies when you release the key switch
Answer
Replied on November 2, 2011
ignition module sounds like it has failed. common failure with the old EEC systems.
Roy
Replied on November 2, 2011
Also could be your primary circuit to the coil is open or defective ignition switch
Replied on November 4, 2011
i'd go with bad out of proper adjustment ignition switch.