1997 Mercury Marquis Won't Start.

Tiny
FRANKIEJ65
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  • 1997 MERCURY MARQUIS
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
The ignition on my car suddenly stopped working. When you turn the key nothing happens. All start up lights on the dashboard stay lit even when the key is out. The ignition had been "sticky". You had to wiggle the key to get it to turn. I replaced the ignition lock tumbler switch, and that problem is now solved. But the remainder of the problem still exists.

Any suggestions?
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 AT 12:58 PM

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Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
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  • 11,533 POSTS
May be aproblem with the actual ignition switch(electrical) on top of the column down by your feet. There is a rod thatworks the switch, and sometimes the switch will break causing rough turning of the key and other issues like you described.
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Monday, February 8th, 2010 AT 7:44 AM

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