wont stay running

1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD
180,000 MILES
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STEVIEB4U2
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cranks fine wont stay running
Apr 27, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure first.
Apr 27, 2013 at 7:44 AM
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AMAR67
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We have a similar issue, we found that the issue seems be related to the ignition switch. When you start the car and let go of the key, it swings back and comes back too far to Aux. We discovered that if you carefully guide the key back to the ignition position the car stays on.
May 25, 2013 at 8:54 PM
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