I have to hold key in start position for truck to stay running?

Tiny
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  • 1986 FORD F-350
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I have to hold key in start position for truck to stay running. It has a new ignition switch, solenoid, and starter.
Thursday, December 6th, 2007 AT 3:44 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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It sounds like the switch is out of adjustment.
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Thursday, December 6th, 2007 AT 3:57 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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You have a problem with the wiring at the ignition switch,the red/green wire must be broken, or the ignition module needs to be replaced, here is the ignition switch wiring diagrams so you can see what I am talking about and the location of the ignition module so you can swap it out. This guide can help test the wiring.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes

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Saturday, July 6th, 2024 AT 4:52 PM

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