1988 F150 ignition
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1988 F150 ignition
1988 Ford F150 ignition.
When key is turned, excessive play in the turn and no electrical contact made to spin starter. Examination by mechanic showed battery and connections to be ok, starter to be functioning, solenoid to be ok, starter switch to be ok. Replaced ignition lock cylinder hoping to eliminate looseness in ignition, but discovered that there appears to be side to side movement in the actuator rod leading from the ignition lock down to ignition switch on bottom of steering column. Is there some sort of retaining device or stabilizing retainer for that actuator rod that would prevent sidereal movement of the actuator rod (which prevents the spring loaded appearance of the ignition lock from the start position)? Perhaps somewhere hidden just below the ignition lock under the steering column covering? Also, where is the transmission neutral switch located? I suspect that it is either non functioning or perhaps needing adjustment. Is there any other area to investigate that could cause a non start situation?
When key is turned, excessive play in the turn and no electrical contact made to spin starter. Examination by mechanic showed battery and connections to be ok, starter to be functioning, solenoid to be ok, starter switch to be ok. Replaced ignition lock cylinder hoping to eliminate looseness in ignition, but discovered that there appears to be side to side movement in the actuator rod leading from the ignition lock down to ignition switch on bottom of steering column. Is there some sort of retaining device or stabilizing retainer for that actuator rod that would prevent sidereal movement of the actuator rod (which prevents the spring loaded appearance of the ignition lock from the start position)? Perhaps somewhere hidden just below the ignition lock under the steering column covering? Also, where is the transmission neutral switch located? I suspect that it is either non functioning or perhaps needing adjustment. Is there any other area to investigate that could cause a non start situation?
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From: Hearst, Ontario, Canada
The transmission Neutral switch is actually in the transmission, electrical connection made at tranny. 4-conductor wire from top left of trans, near the shifter input rod. Don't think this is the problem, though. Suspect you're on the right track with the electrical switch. I would think that the elec. switch doesn't travel far enough to engage the start contacts. Doubt the side play in the column is the culprit. I've seen a few tilt columns with up/down and side/side play, never seen one fail the ignition circuit. Keep checking the link between the barrel and the electrical switch. You know, it could be the elec. switch itself that's burnt. Seen more than one of those go.
Denis.
Denis.