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    Jun 30, 2009, 04:25 AM
    88 Honda Civic starting trouble
    It will start but only if you turn the key to the starting position and then just back the key off enough for the starter to disengage. If you keep it in this position it will stay running. As soon as you let it fall back to the running position it stalls. Any ideas?
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    Jun 30, 2009, 04:32 AM

    Tx will know if there is a Ballast resistor, or bypass for full voltage during cranking, or Bad ignition switch.
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    Jun 30, 2009, 06:29 AM

    I'm new here. How can I get the question to him or do I just wait until he see's it?
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    Jun 30, 2009, 06:41 AM

    Here I am.

    Replace the ignition switch:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post224652

    Here's what it looks like and costs:

    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...gnition+switch

    Easy job.
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    Jul 2, 2009, 08:47 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey View Post
    Here I am.

    Replace the ignition switch:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post224652

    Here's what it looks like and costs:

    AutoZone.com | Vehicle Selection | Year

    Easy job.
    I was able to change it easily but now the key won't turn at all?
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    Jul 2, 2009, 09:08 AM

    Remove Ignition switch and try with it removed, then install again.
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    Jul 2, 2009, 10:30 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    Remove Ignition switch and try with it removed, then install again.
    I did and it still won't turn. I even put the old one back on the key tumbler and get the same result.
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    Jul 2, 2009, 12:56 PM

    Did it turn when it was out, if it didn't, it may be the wrong key? Try while applying left and right turning of steering wheel.
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    Jul 2, 2009, 01:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    Did it turn when it was out, if it didn't, it may be the wrong key? Try while applying left and right turning of steering wheel.
    It's the right key, but you may be right about turning the wheel. I will try that.

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