1992 Ford Tempo ignition switch

Tiny
DUSTIN B
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  • 1992 FORD TEMPO
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,000 MILES
When I turn the key on nothing happens until just before the starter engages thats when the lights on the dash come on. When I take the pressure off the key after the car is running the car turns off. It will stay on if I hold the key to the on position.
Saturday, December 6th, 2008 AT 1:54 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
It sounds like the actual electrical ignition switch in the steering column is bad and not the tumbler. To be sure, you will need to remove the steering wheel and get into the steering column to check where the problem is.

Joe
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Monday, January 5th, 2009 AT 3:31 PM

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