1994 Ford Escort Cranks With Key Off

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STUPIDWITHWIRES
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94 Ford Escort 1.9 liter 100,000 miles
when hooking up the battery the car tries to start with the keys on the floor. what would cause this problem?
Mar 12, 2006 at 6:07 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Bad ignition switch. Is the lock cylinder loose and sloppy?

Did you rewire anything lately? Just going with your screen name idea. :)

good luck and let us know. :?:
Mar 12, 2006 at 11:52 AM
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Inspect and replace a faulty ignition switch. Also check whether the lock cylinder is loose or worn, and whether any recent rewiring could make the starter engage when the battery is connected with the key off.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1994 Ford Escort 1.9L says the car tries to start when the battery is connected even though the keys are not in the ignition. The expert attributes this to a bad ignition switch and asks whether the lock cylinder is loose and whether anything was recently rewired.

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