Starting Problem/ignition Switch Or Kill Switch?

artdude · Sep 10, 2004

HI iam new here i hope someone can help , ok heres the thing i have a 90 bronco full size , under the dash is a kill switch, i put the key in to start , turn on kill switch (it will beep) turn key to start , key will not go to last position of start, its like its welded. had a lock smith check it out, key ignition part is fine he thinks the problem is down below in steering column. any ideas?? -artdude-

Seabronc · Sep 10, 2004

I assume that it doesn't attempt to start. You might want to look at the actual start switch which is on th top of the column under the dash. A long rod goes down from the key switch to the actual start/run switch. Sounds like something is blocking it or the switch on the column may have come loose and out of adjustment.

Good luck,

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Seabronc · Sep 10, 2004

P.S. Welcome to the zone

. Don't [-X forget to upload some pictures of your truck B) .

Good luck,

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Seabronc · Sep 10, 2004

P.S.S.

The rod from the keyswitch to the column switch has been known to break. Do other positions seem to work?

Good luck,

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artdude · Sep 10, 2004

thanks for your help, is it very hard todo ? iam 6'2 very hard to get under there

, or iam i better off having a real mechanic do it

and do you think this will cost alot? i just put alot of $ in to it already hate to sink alot more , and i'll try to send some pics soon , thanks again -artdude-

artdude · Sep 10, 2004

yup can turn key both ways , just not the last part (start). -artdude-

Seabronc · Sep 10, 2004

By not going into the last position, I assume you mean that if you are looking at the key switch you can't get it into the spot that says start :unsure: .

You should be able to see

h34r: the switch by removing the shroud under the steering column.

If you take it to a Ford garage, they may have seen it dozens of times and the less time spent diagnosing the problem the less it will cost, even if their hourly rate

( is a little above that of a garage mechanic. Then again that also depends on the garage mechanic

.

Good luck,

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artdude · Sep 10, 2004

thanks so much, i'll prob bring it to ford, have them work on it , and tell them the problem , i put alot $ into already whats a few more dollars right @-) last winter no truck, not this time [-(
-artdude-

tagto138 · Sep 10, 2004

a friend of mine just had the same problem on a 92 (although self induced by the use of a screwdriver as a key). he said it was a major pain in the a@$ to replace the rod, (most likely cause) and I'm not as tall as you but close and i would reccomend ford if they don't charge and arm and a leg. the dealership by me wanted a $70+ for an ignition lock and would have my truck all day. advance has them for $15 and it took 5 minutes(different key then in the door now though).