1998 Pontiac Sunfire "bad ignition switch grinding" Questions

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ignition switch. I was wondering has anybody else had this problem. Sorry about the theft, I know the feeling. You may want to take the starter back out and bench test it, Find out if it was assembled

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...it be starter? Dodges have a gear reduction in the starter, usually. It could be wearing out. Have it checked out at a rebuild shop. Bad ignition switch or bad pinion gear or wrongly shimmed

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...Without more info, I would say a bad ignition switch or a broken wire to the starter. If it just grinds and will not start and ignition module would be the answer. Either fix is under $50

...ignition is bad. it is the ignition switch do not hold the key to run the engine as you can do major damage to the starter as well as the fly wheel. just change the ignition switch and all will be ...

...6 inches with key on and it starts right up. Please tell me a bad ignition switch because Ive got one coming. Thanks, Jack sounds like the ring gear is worn in one spot, rollig the car repositions ...

...and it will stay in it's proper position. Other times I can go out and start it and the problem does not occur. I think I may have a bad switch, but am not sure. I am sure it is a bad ignition

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...looking at. I have previously replaced the ignition itself where the key fits. Once you install the new switch, it can be adjusted. They usually go bad internally so you should not have any

...ignition cylinder. Not a bad idea, especially since this year Ford has a seperate key for the doors anyway, not requiring a rekeying of the door locks. Hope this helps. Sometimes a thorough cleaning ...

...bad spring in the ignition cylinder or the ignition switch itself isn't returning the key and switch to the Run position as it should. Most any auto repair facility can check and replace the switch ...

...or ring gear on fly wheel might also be damaged just repair starter motor first and look at ring gear when starter motor is out Intermittent ignition switch or bad pinion gear or not shimmed

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