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Will not crank with switch will turn over crossing the starter wire

Tiny
DALE P
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  • 1992 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 3.9L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Key has no return spring action ignition on will start crossing wire with switch on. No crank with key. Noticed lock cylinder broken at the end that goes into the switch the round end has a chip off it.
Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 AT 7:23 PM

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Tiny
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Dandy observation. The dealer's parts department has a repair kit for that. The cam typically cracks in half, then it does not get rotated quite far enough to hit the "crank" contacts in the ignition switch. With the new cam in the kit, you will need to drill a small hole, then press in a small roll pin to hold the new cam to the stub shaft. The roll pin comes with the kit.
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Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 AT 10:39 PM
Tiny
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You are correct it was the lock cylinder broken, not contacting the switch.
Thank you
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Friday, June 8th, 2018 AT 6:50 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome. I only know three things, and you asked about one of them! Come back and see us any time.
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Friday, June 8th, 2018 AT 10:06 PM

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