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Old 02-21-2011, 12:03 PM
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So I have a 95 sport, started it one day went 50 ft and died, pulled key and it burnt my finger. I assumed ignition switch, just replaced it and no help. The key turns, the acc stuff comes on, but when I turn the key to start it absolutely nothing happens. New battery, starter less than a year old which I tried to arc and all it does is spin. Help, I lost my job 3 months ago can't afford a mechanic.
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So the thing turns over?

Did you check all the fuses under the dash and hood?
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No nothing happens at all when I turn the key. And I checked all the fuses, all are fine.
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Check this link to replace your ignition switch. It shows both styles
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...1t:429,r:6,s:0
OOPS!!! Never-mind

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Check your crack sensor.If you can get to it try and give it a few love taps.I had the same problem a month ago
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Originally Posted by murphmt
I assumed ignition switch, just replaced it and no help.

Originally Posted by radio flyer
Check this link to replace your ignition switch. It shows both styles.
Re-read the original post. It was already replaced. No success.

Originally Posted by murphmt
No nothing happens at all when I turn the key. And I checked all the fuses, all are fine.
What did you "jump" to get it to spin? Could it be the starter solenoid?

Originally Posted by jayg03
Check your crack sensor.If you can get to it try and give it a few love taps.I had the same problem a month ago
I'm not sure that'd explain the burnt finger when the key was removed. And typically the motor will still turn over if the CPS is toast, it just won't fire because the injectors don't pulse since they aren't getting the signal to do so.
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