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1991 Geo Prizm Repair Question


Topics covered: Ignition switch, Battery, Distributor.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.

Asked on April 6, 2012

Have a 1991 Geo prism....been using a pushbutton switch with ignition in on position to start car ...car starts and can rev motor let go of button and car stops running ...bought new ignition module and relay ..still same problem ..the new ignition switch

Fuel pump good alt good new ignition switch and module good battery ....starts...runs and can wind out the starter so it will run with button held ....letoff button with ignition switch (with key) then car dies

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Replied on April 6, 2012

Inspect and test the ignition switch

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 6, 2012

we've gotten a new one already ....with key on....well screwdriver and straight wire starting the car turns over but won't run.........still though the new switch sometimes tries to crank....but apparently that's been an existing issue hence the pushbutton.....it used to actually start and run untill you let go of push button so being having new switch now and switch still won't turn car over everytime and at the moment with new switch as long as you hold key on ignition to start it will.... let go to on position car dies

Tiny Response from fndnafknscrnnme
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Replied on April 7, 2012

Check the switch again and also the cylinder lock

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 7, 2012

OK...read up about a ford with same issue and was faulty wire to the coil ....which id check if had a wire diagram

Tiny Response from fndnafknscrnnme
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Replied on April 7, 2012

Could be the ignition circuit from the switch that's open-check the black and orange wire for power at the distributor -turn key switch On

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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