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1984 Ford Tempo Repair Question


Topics covered: Ignition switch, Ignition module, Rim.
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
Avatar Asked by dock1155

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Replied on November 2, 2011

ignition module sounds like it has failed. common failure with the old EEC systems.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on November 2, 2011

Also could be your primary circuit to the coil is open or defective ignition switch

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 4, 2011

i'd go with bad out of proper adjustment ignition switch.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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