1995 thunderbird wont start after replacing ignition

1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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JAYJAY2696
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my friend jaime broke her ignition switch while she was at the car wash went and got her another one but the car is not turning over its not the battery any ideas or help would be greatly...
Dec 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it cranking over and will not start or just won't crank over at all/nothing when key is turn to cranking position??
Dec 16, 2011 at 11:23 AM
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nothing at all
Dec 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM
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RASMATAZ
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**No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery condition and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Dec 16, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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JAYJAY2696
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thank you rasmataz for your prompt reply and I will be checking to see what it is here in a few hours and will let you know again thank you Jay Jay
Dec 16, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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DAKOVA.NIELSEN
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I just replaced the ignition in my Thunderbird and when I was replacing it, the passive anti-theft device key fell out and it sounds like what you are describing. If you have this device, may want to check it.
Dec 31, 2011 at 1:52 AM
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