2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser ignition switch

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2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
2.4L
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
96,000 MILES

I removed the starter relay. I hook up a test light to one of the hole of the relay (the test light is connected to battery ground) coming from the ignition switch. When I turn the key to the start position sometimes the light light up sometime does not. The ignition switch is a new one. Waht could be the problem

Monday, September 28th, 2015 AT 7:24 PM

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Probably not making good contact in fuse box, tweak the prongs a tad and put dielectric grease on the prongs. See If that fixes it othe wise it may be a fuse box problem.

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 AT 5:37 AM

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If I push the key up the test light do not lit however if I push the key down it will lit

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 AT 7:22 AM

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I really don't understand what you are saying in this reply however i'll stand by my first diagnosis or the ignition switch was improperly replaced. I have no further comments or suggestions.

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 AT 7:23 AM

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The starter relay is not located at the fuse box. It is at the firewall. The car wont start intermittently before I replaced the ignition switch. When I put the key in the lock cylinder I feel there is a play. When I turn the key to the start position and push it toward me the car starts otherwise it wont. I hope you understand now

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Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 AT 9:23 PM

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