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Old Jan 11, 2023 | 04:59 PM
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Default 98 buick lesabre ignition issues

https://youtu.be/vej4eNhkVAk


I made a video to show what is happening

this is not some stupid ad or anything just a 2 min video showing what is the issue


i think someone tried to break my ignition and steal my car


Now, when I insert key and turn to ON position, I get none of the dash lights as normal


If I apply slight pressure on the key, then I get dash lights


If I crank the key all the way, my car starts but then turns off when i release.

if i crank the key, and start the car and then HOLD the key slightly forward the car runs


I do not think this is a security system issue

I think the problem could be fixed with new ignition switch?
 
Old Jan 12, 2023 | 01:03 PM
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You are most likely correct.
The thing to do is verify power is getting out of the switch itself and that can be easily verified with a simple test light.

The sw assy is usually located under the dash attached to the lower part of the steering column..
 

Last edited by hanky; Jan 12, 2023 at 01:07 PM.
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