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Probable cause is the contacts inside the ignition switch are dirty or worn out. Some switches can be opened and the contacts cleaned quite easily, whereas others can be more difficult. Only 100% fix is to replace the switch part of the ignition switch assembly.

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Q: When you turn ignition key all the way to start it only clicks if you back off on key ranger starts fine?
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