Ignition problem in 72 Cutlass
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Ignition problem in 72 Cutlass
I'm lousy at the forum thing. I've searched through any ignition related posts that seem like they'd help, but haven't found any definitive answers, so I'm giving a shot at just posting a new thread.
Anyway, two nights ago I noticed that it was harder than usual to start the car, because the key was having some resistance when I tried to turn it, similar to the resistance you get when the steering wheel locks. It did start, but just had a bit of a problem turning the key.
Yesterday it ran fine until I got to the gas pump. I filled the tank, and when I went to start the engine, it will crank and the engine will start, but as soon as I let go of the key and leave it in the "run" position, everything shuts off as though I had turned the key to the "off" position. The accessories won't even get any electricity unless I push the key just a little past "run" but not fully to "start".
A friend said it was likely the rod inside the column that runs down by the brake pedals, but I have no clue about this area of the car and didn't know if anyone else had any experience with this.
Any clues would be a great help, since I have to drive someone to the airport tomorrow night.
Anyway, two nights ago I noticed that it was harder than usual to start the car, because the key was having some resistance when I tried to turn it, similar to the resistance you get when the steering wheel locks. It did start, but just had a bit of a problem turning the key.
Yesterday it ran fine until I got to the gas pump. I filled the tank, and when I went to start the engine, it will crank and the engine will start, but as soon as I let go of the key and leave it in the "run" position, everything shuts off as though I had turned the key to the "off" position. The accessories won't even get any electricity unless I push the key just a little past "run" but not fully to "start".
A friend said it was likely the rod inside the column that runs down by the brake pedals, but I have no clue about this area of the car and didn't know if anyone else had any experience with this.
Any clues would be a great help, since I have to drive someone to the airport tomorrow night.
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Anyway, two nights ago I noticed that it was harder than usual to start the car, because the key was having some resistance when I tried to turn it, similar to the resistance you get when the steering wheel locks. It did start, but just had a bit of a problem turning the key.
Yesterday it ran fine until I got to the gas pump. I filled the tank, and when I went to start the engine, it will crank and the engine will start, but as soon as I let go of the key and leave it in the "run" position, everything shuts off as though I had turned the key to the "off" position. The accessories won't even get any electricity unless I push the key just a little past "run" but not fully to "start".
A friend said it was likely the rod inside the column that runs down by the brake pedals, but I have no clue about this area of the car and didn't know if anyone else had any experience with this.
Any clues would be a great help, since I have to drive someone to the airport tomorrow night.
Yesterday it ran fine until I got to the gas pump. I filled the tank, and when I went to start the engine, it will crank and the engine will start, but as soon as I let go of the key and leave it in the "run" position, everything shuts off as though I had turned the key to the "off" position. The accessories won't even get any electricity unless I push the key just a little past "run" but not fully to "start".
A friend said it was likely the rod inside the column that runs down by the brake pedals, but I have no clue about this area of the car and didn't know if anyone else had any experience with this.
Any clues would be a great help, since I have to drive someone to the airport tomorrow night.
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