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I replaced my ignition cylinder and key because my car would turn off but after i replaced that it does the same thing so i looked at the ignition switch and it is also good. so the only way i can start n stop my car is by using the switch alone (no keys needed), can someone please help me with this problem before someone steals my car or the police thinks its stolen AGAIN?

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You are not turning it back far enough you just think you are replacement switchs need to be turn back way back then remove key

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  • Posted on Nov 23, 2008

SOURCE: 1995 lincoln towncar ingition key lock cylinder replacement

Purchase repair manual at auto store.
Gives you step by step.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 25, 2008

SOURCE: Ignition switch won't turn off motor

pull the steering wheel and replace the key switch assembly. Dealer part.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 12, 2009

SOURCE: Ignition switch wont turn off the motor

I have the same problem. It's the ignition switch actuator rod. I've already went thru the lock and ign. switch, both are fine.

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  • Posted on May 23, 2009

SOURCE: my check engine light does not flash when i turn key before start

bulb is probably blown... you have to remove the instrument cluster to change the bulb

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 04, 2009

SOURCE: Car won't shut off, even after key is removed.

I've seen these have a pin fall out in the shaft that connects the lock cylinder to the ignition switch. It is pinned together where the steering column tilts and the pins fall out. Usually if you take the column apart the pin is still laying in the column.

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  2. Disconnect the 7-P connector from the under-dash fuse box.
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