99' ford merceuy sable

1999 FORD
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LULUCJONES
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will not shut off
Feb 26, 2007 at 7:05 AM
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CHEVY22
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sounds like a faulty ignition switch , so you can turn the key back and pull it out and it wont shut off ???

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Feb 26, 2007 at 10:21 AM
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LULUCJONES
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[quote:5e1876d0a0="CHEVYII"]sounds like a faulty ignition switch , so you can turn the key back and pull it out and it wont shut off ???

thanks, jim
oh and leave some feedback if you were happy with your help , we all donate our time here helping others[/quote:5e1876d0a0]

i have replace the ignition switch, and the key will turn and you can take it and the car is tstill running, whats next to check?
Feb 26, 2007 at 1:51 PM
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CHEVY22
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two fuses to look for one will be inside the car under the left dash fuse #7 seccon is in the battery junction box fuse #3 third mega fuse right side of battery junction box , doesnt show a fuse number but it will be a big one probably marked ignition or start

how old is the ignition switch
Feb 26, 2007 at 2:04 PM
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BHUGG
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After the switch is off and the key is out, tell us about other electrical items in the car that are still on.
Does you radio work?
Does the instrument panel work?
Will the heater still work?
How are you shutting it off?


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Feb 26, 2007 at 3:53 PM
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