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Electrical problems, only lights and check engine light are working

Tiny
DAVE KAPAUN
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  • 2002 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 87,000 MILES
Nothing but the engine and lights work when the car is started, but when the key is turned back the windows, wipers, blower, etc, work. What is the cause of this?
Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 AT 11:59 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon.

This sounds like the ignition switch is not working correctly.

What work has been done?

Roy

Ignition Switch

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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2. Remove the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover.

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3. Remove the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover reinforcement.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover reinforcement.

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4. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.
1. Loosen the bolt.
2. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector.

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5. NOTE: The ignition switch should be in the OFF position.

Remove the ignition switch.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the ignition switch.
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