Is my ignition cylinder going out? January 05, 2009, 11:57:33 AM Sometimes when I turn the key to start, it will make a little click but doesn't crank. The clock and dome light will go out, then come back on when I release the key. I'll have to try it several times and then the car will finally crank and start.Sometimes it doesn't do that at all.Everything else works fine...is this a sign my ignition cylinder is going out, or just some screwed up wiring? Quote Selected
Is my ignition cylinder going out? Reply #1 – January 05, 2009, 02:13:30 PM Probably your ignition switch (not the cylinder). It's common for them to go bad in these cars. Quote Selected
Is my ignition cylinder going out? Reply #2 – January 05, 2009, 04:46:39 PM Is there a writeup or FAQ on replacement? I want to see what all is involved, because I need to do it before too long. Quote Selected
Is my ignition cylinder going out? Reply #3 – January 05, 2009, 05:31:47 PM It's not a bad job. There are two Torx bolts in the steering column that hold it in. I can't remember what else is involved. Quote Selected
Is my ignition cylinder going out? Reply #4 – January 05, 2009, 06:55:15 PM If you have a set of security torx bits it's really simple.Here's a replacement in a Mark VII.http://www.thelincolnmarkviiclub.org/documents/tech/1984ignitionSwitch.pdf Quote Selected
Is my ignition cylinder going out? Reply #5 – January 07, 2009, 11:20:36 AM Quote from: Red_LX;250300 The clock and dome light will go out, then come back on when I release the key. AFIK the dome light is totally independent of the ign SW, I'd be looking for a bad battery cable or ground...Could have a bad cell in the battery...A short in the ign switch circuit that pulls enough current to kill the dome light, is going to cause smoke... Quote Selected
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