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1991 Ford Escort backwards ignition

Tiny
MERCURYCARLSON
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  • 1991 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 220,000 MILES
Went to turn car off and with ignition turned to lock and key out engine and dashlights etc continue.
also when key turned to on nine times out of 10 the power will cut out and engine will crank when key turned to start but no lights/dashlights.
for a day or two I was managing to get it to start by removing the positive cable from the battery terminal and putting it back on. It seemed to switch something.
however problem worsened so all power was cutting out and engine dying while driving.
the check engine light is on as well as the battery light and the fuel cutoff light
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Friday, December 26th, 2008 AT 8:45 PM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
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Start by replacing the key switch.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_lc623816_1.jpg


and have the battery fully-charged at your local auto parts store. Most will charge battery for free, so call around.

Once that replaced, if you still have problem, post a new question.
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