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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 05:04 AM
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Starting problems
When I turn the key the car starts to fire but when I let go of the key it stalls. Any ideas? 91 3.1
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 01:58 PM
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Re: Starting problems
Sounds like a mis adjusted or faulty ignition switch
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 07:18 PM
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Re: Starting problems
Is there a way to test it to find out it is bad?
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Old Sep 25, 2017 | 07:24 PM
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Re: Starting problems
Hooking up a vom to the ign wire would show if its hot. The switch is kinda hard to access without dropping the column.
It should be similar to this

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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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Re: Starting problems
Thanks I'll check it out.
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