How much it cost to replace an ignition switch?

Tiny
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I believe I need an ignition switch, I need to know how much it will cost.
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 AT 3:44 PM

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Tiny
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Why do you think you need a new ignition switch I would hate see you have it replaced if it wasnt bad.
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 AT 3:50 PM
Tiny
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When turn ignition switch on no lights come on in dash, sometime when turn key to start the lights will come on in dash, sometime when hold key on start, the engine will run, but when take hand off key the engine will stop running.
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 AT 4:13 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like a bad switch your not going to replace the switch yourself?
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 AT 11:09 PM
Tiny
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Yes I am going to replace the switch myself.
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 AT 11:56 PM
Tiny
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Then why were you asking how much to replace the switch for?Are you looking for a replacement switch?
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Thursday, October 4th, 2012 AT 12:19 AM
Tiny
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Sorry I made a mistake I will get somebody to replace the switch, I just want to no what prize range to expect.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2012 AT 12:41 AM
Tiny
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For labor time I would say about 1.2hrs times there shop labor rate. The price on the switch will vary depending on there parts mark up.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2012 AT 2:25 AM
Tiny
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How much labor time cost an hrs.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2012 AT 2:38 AM
Tiny
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1.2hrs labor time that's my best estimate we lost are labor time info. That would be times whay ever there shop. Labor rate don't know how much that is.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2012 AT 2:42 AM

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