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Car wont turn off Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting sirloganmoore New User Dec 30, 2008, 10:34 PM Post #1 of 5 (2896 views) Car wont turn off Sign In Hello all I have a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquees the key broke off in the ignition not to long ago but we wear able to start and turn off the car with out any problems. but tonight i got home and boom it wont turn off. the ignition will just spin counter clockwise, Clock wise however it continues to try to start...... any ideas would be very helpfull Thanks Logan Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 30, 2008, 11:41 PM Post #2 of 5 (2893 views) Re: Car wont turn off Sign In ?? My guess is you'll need to remove the lock cylinder to see just what's damaged more - the replacable cylinder with key or the housing it's in. I don't think this year has an airbag and if it does you may want to send this problem to a lock shop. Might need the housing and be easier and cheaper to change the whole column with a good used one. Ford products just plain have a couple decades of issues with ign lock cylinder and switches! T sirloganmoore New User Dec 31, 2008, 12:07 AM Post #3 of 5 (2890 views) Re: Car wont turn off Sign In well i pulled the fuel pump fuse to kill the motor and disconnected the neg batt cable to kill the electrical me and that car had a battle but i won... well looks like i am going to have to reserch a wile to get the ign lock cylinder, after a little recerch i found just as you said, ford had a problem with this.... grrrrrrr ohh wel i guess it could be worce. thanks for the help and if anyone asks this just tell em pull the fule pump fuse..... 2nd to the bottom in the middle of the fuse box under the hood...... Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 31, 2008, 12:28 AM Post #4 of 5 (2884 views) Re: Car wont turn off Sign In 92 is a funky year for Grand Marquis and Crown Vics. I just can't recall if the column is more like older Ford products or the first of the newer ones? Does this have an airbag? I think 93 all had driver's side air bags - not certain though. I'd be VERY careful if it has an airbag with problems going on there right now! If more like older full size Fords much of the column will shed cheapo plastic covers without removing the steering wheel and you might see what's wrong. The lock cylinder pushes on a rod to the ign switch further down towards the brake pedal. Rod may be all screwed up and I've never seen one just turn way too far like you described. The Ford issues were both the ign switch could get hot and caused a couple fires out of zillions of cars and there was a recall. Others the key would come out while ign was not fully off and drain batteries or the "chimes" would keep ringing like the key was still inserted when it was removed. Wonder if the bonehead who designed all those still has a job? You said the key broke off. Was this car messed with some attempt to steal it or anything? Is the wheel tight or does it wobble a bit? I've had some loosen up and just a bunch of little 5/16th (same as 8mm) bolts needed retightening fixed it all from a gorrilla using the wheel as a chin up bar or something?? T way2old Veteran / Moderator Dec 31, 2008, 4:26 PM Post #5 of 5 (2871 views) Re: Car wont turn off Sign In To remove your lock cylinder, place switch in run position. There is a small hole in the lower steering column cover. Insert a small screwdriver/punch in the hole to release the locking pin and pull the cylinder out of column. May be just be the tab on the back of the cylinder. Click here. Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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