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Starting problem

Our T50D LP fuel,will start if the ignition is held on while the starter is engaged, once the key goes back to the on position the current to the lock off valve stops and closes the lock off. Am I looking at a faulty ignition switch or am I missing something else?
  • Posted 19 Mar 2016 00:16
  • Modified 19 Mar 2016 00:18 by poster
  • By RCSign
  • joined 30 Oct'14 - 2 messages
  • Illinois, United States
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I would test and replace key switch. inspect wiring in dash.might have a short - I have seen before on these older trucks
  • Posted 19 Mar 2016 05:10
  • By Prentice
  • joined 25 Jun'08 - 600 messages
  • Ontario, Canada

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