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Saibot
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Dec 3, 2012, 7:54 PM

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Ignition Switch problems on a 1996 Mercury Sable GS	Sign In

Hey,

I'm having some Ignition Switch problems with a 1996 Mercury Sable GS. The switch seems to be totally unresponsive. The car can't be started or turned off via the key, and there isn't a chime when the door is left open. The car is always on (I have to keep the battery disconnected so it doesn't get drained). I can start the car manually by bridging the connections near the starter, and it'll run fine, but the battery needs to be disconnected for it to turn off.

I removed the switch, but there doesn't seem to be anything obvious wrong with it. It would only cost about $20 to get a replacement, would it be worth a shot?

Thanks in advance!

Engine: 3.0L V6 SFI
Miles: 188XXX

Hammer Time
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Dec 3, 2012, 8:29 PM

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Re: Ignition Switch problems on a 1996 Mercury Sable GS	Sign In

There is some linkage deep inside the steering column that commonly breaks on those but it requires some special tools and knowledge to repair it.

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Saibot
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Dec 3, 2012, 11:54 PM

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Thanks for the info. Do you think it would be best to replace the entire Steering Column, or would that be just as difficult?

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Dec 4, 2012, 5:31 AM

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Doing that would get you into a mess with the immobilizer system. The part you need is cheap. You just have to know what you're doing to change it. It is a sliding actuator rod that connects the ignition lock to the ignition switch.

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