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Kobie Sandidge Posted on Aug 24, 2014
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Why is my ignition switch sticking?

When i go to turn on the engine on my 1992 ford ranger XLT 2.3L manual transmission. the key wants to keep the starter on. its sounds like when you are trying to start a car with a dead battery what do i do to fix it? do i need a new ignition switch? or is it as simple as re-greasing the starter switch

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You could try graphite in the cylinder, but it is a common problem on older Fords, usually resulting in changing the lock cylinder,

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SOURCE: 91 Ford Ranger XLT, 4 cyl, manual 5 spd. Engine

most likely right on top of steering colum around have way down

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SOURCE: I have a 1992 Ford Ranger 3.0 engine, get a click

what i would do is make sure the battery is fully charged and double check that all connections are clean. the smallest amount of corrotion will cause that problem. that is what it seems to me.

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SOURCE: Ignition switch cylinder has been replaced but

Check ignition switch, the switch sit on the steering colum, under the dash, on the top side of the colum, make sure the rod that come's from the key is still in the switch, you will have to remove switch to check, held on with two small screw's, after removeble of switch, with screw driver work switch, if it don't feel spring like, switch is bad

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SOURCE: 1992 Accord..car wont start..new battery

bridge starter direct to start/check fuses.starter relay/antitheft remote control

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  • Posted on Aug 03, 2012

SOURCE: I have no key to my 1993 ford ranger xlt 4.0 Auto 2wd Ignition switch removal and Installation

In most cases you will have to drill it.
There are videos on Youtube that show how its done.
Most all Ford locks in the late 80s and early 90s are the same style.

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