1992 Mercury Station Wagon starts fine, then won't start th

1992 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON
187,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICHBURRIS
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only reciently bought this car and this only just started happening, I stopped for a fill up and when I went to start the car nothing happened. The lights were bright and all accessories worked. We cleaned the battery terminals and it started again. 2 days later won't start for several hours that starts again. I noticed that the ignition switch turns without a key in it, could that be where the problem is or is it something else?
Jul 19, 2010 at 3:28 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi Richburris, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Sounds like the problem is with the ignition switch internal contacts are out of alignment
Jul 20, 2010 at 1:56 AM
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