ignition switch

200,000 MILES • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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SPICEYANGEL
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when i start the car the car does shut of and it is when i let go of the key so if it happens when i let go of the key is it the ignition switch? how much do you think that would cost to have fixed i am tight with money rite now i just had a death in the family
Aug 7, 2011 at 2:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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My condolences-it sounds like the ignition switch has failed, as for the cost of repair it varies with location
Aug 7, 2011 at 2:08 PM
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SPICEYANGEL
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OK IF I HOT WIRE THE CAR WILL IT START? AND IF SO HOW DO I DO THAT SO I CAN GET IT TO THE GARAGE FOR REPAIR I CANNOT AFFORD A TOW. THANK YOU
Aug 7, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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