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How can you tell if the ignition switch is going bad in a 1987 Mazda B2000 SE-5?
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The symptoms may be one of several things.One is when you start the truck the gauges may not like the fuel,water temp,and warning lights do not come on.Another issue as (I have had) start the truck gauges work,warning lights but,when I turn the fan on for air,or heat nothing and had to jiggle the key in the ignition and it came on.Also had to remove the main fuse it is the large black in the center of the fuse block and reinstall to make the fan work.The other possibility is delay of no start or nothing happening when the key is on and not due to the alternator,starter,or battery or bad grounds.Even the dome light,radio not working as another example with the key on or even the truck running but,no power to either items.If you need to replace it just remove the five screws on the steering column, and the key cylinder or ignition is accessable.When replacing disconnect the ground cable on the battery before you do this as not to cause any sparks,or blowing fuses or melting wiring.The average cost of a new ignition is around 130.00 by most auto stores like auto zone,advance autoparts.
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I have to turn the ignition key several times before it will start. I doesnt do it every time. The battery is ok. Any ideas?
Ignition switch going bad, corroded or loose battery cables, starter relay or starter going bad.
Can a bad ignition switch keep the starter engaged?
Probably not a bad ignition switch, but more likely a bad starter solenoid. It takes a lot of current to get a starter to turn, to much to go through such a small switch like the ignition switch. The ignition switch actually controls a relay(solenoid) which can handle the needed current to get the starter going. On a lot of modern cars the solenoid is built into the starter unlike older cars and trucks where it was mounted on the firewall between the battery and the starter.
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Dont know which one it is but my 98 milliena has the same problem and i am going to replace the ignition switch I'll let you know what happens Well i replaced the ingnition switch. My problem is now fixed. My car had other issues with this problem. My starter would engage when the car was not in gear. It would engage in p. and in n. If you have these issues it could very well be the switch. good luck
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