it will start about once out of every ten tries

1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
21,800 MILES
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MIKEY PEGGY
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There is a black wire with a half circle lead end mounted next to the ignition lock on my 1988 town car what is this? everything is new in the ignition system. Otherwise it just turns over. is that wire causing this because it is fitting loose?
Feb 14, 2012 at 5:20 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What is it mounted to? Based on what you described, it sounds like a ground.
Feb 14, 2012 at 5:32 AM
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MIKEY PEGGY
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it's mounted right on the housing(or cylinder ) of the lock and tumbler
Feb 14, 2012 at 5:39 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Then it is a ground.
Feb 14, 2012 at 5:46 AM
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MIKEY PEGGY
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thanks. if it's loose, could that cause my problem with turn over but not starting?
Feb 14, 2012 at 5:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes.
Feb 14, 2012 at 5:56 AM
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MIKEY PEGGY
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Thanks !! I appreciate the help !!
Feb 14, 2012 at 5:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know how thing work out for you
Feb 14, 2012 at 6:00 AM
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