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 Post subject: Engine starting in all gears, now won't start at all
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 6:10 pm 
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I have a 94 EF Ford Falcon auto and took it for rego inspection and it failed on a count that it could start in all gears, which it is not suppsed to do. I took it home and made sure all the linkages were correct. I also checked the inhibitor switch. I took the plug out closest to the engine and fitted it back in. I went to start the car and now it won't start at all. I can have all the electrics I want in accessories, but try and turn it over and it everything switches off. What mistake did I make and how do I resolve this?
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 Post subject: Re: Engine starting in all gears, now won't start at all
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 9:35 pm 
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TheInfidelsFalcon78 wrote:
I have a 94 EF Ford Falcon auto and took it for rego inspection and it failed on a count that it could start in all gears, which it is not suppsed to do. I took it home and made sure all the linkages were correct. I also checked the inhibitor switch. I took the plug out closest to the engine and fitted it back in. I went to start the car and now it won't start at all. I can have all the electrics I want in accessories, but try and turn it over and it everything switches off. What mistake did I make and how do I resolve this?



the inhibitor switch that you unplugged was 'probably' faulty.
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 Post subject: Re: Engine starting in all gears, now won't start at all
Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 10:31 pm 
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That means new inhibitor switch time? Completely replace?
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Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 11:34 am 
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TheInfidelsFalcon78 wrote:
That means new inhibitor switch time? Completely replace?


did you make sure no damaged wiring there?. otherwise yes.
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 Post subject: Re: Engine starting in all gears, now won't start at all
Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 5:01 pm 
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Inhibitor switch replaced and bypass removed. It cranks yes, borderline starts but won't fully turn over. How do I get the ignition barrel out of its housing without setting off the airbag or damaging anything else?
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 5:21 pm 
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TheInfidelsFalcon78 wrote:
Inhibitor switch replaced and bypass removed. It cranks yes, borderline starts but won't fully turn over. How do I get the ignition barrel out of its housing without setting off the airbag or damaging anything else?



why do you want to remove barrel?
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 Post subject: Re: Engine starting in all gears, now won't start at all
Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 10:15 pm 
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Answer to why do I want barrel removed is because I think that's what is now stopping it from fully starting. Faulty barrel. Unless it's something else.
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 10:53 am 
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TheInfidelsFalcon78 wrote:
Answer to why do I want barrel removed is because I think that's what is now stopping it from fully starting. Faulty barrel. Unless it's something else.


if you have a spare complete ignition switch/wiring, you can unplug old & fit new. think you need to leave the keys on red for 30 mins to an hour, then car will start?.
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 6:25 pm 
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How do I unplug? I could do it no problems on a Holden, havev't done it on a Ford Falcon and EF 94 like mine anyway.
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 7:07 pm 
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TheInfidelsFalcon78 wrote:
How do I unplug? I could do it no problems on a Holden, havev't done it on a Ford Falcon and EF 94 like mine anyway.


follow wiring back down to a plug, undo plug & replace with spare. that will then confirm if the problems the switch or not yes?
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 Post subject: Re: Engine starting in all gears, now won't start at all
Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 1:08 am 
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Looks like I'm prying the barrel housing off to get the barrel out. Looks like that's the only way. I just hope it's not the actual switch.
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 10:21 am 
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TheInfidelsFalcon78 wrote:
Looks like I'm prying the barrel housing off to get the barrel out. Looks like that's the only way. I just hope it's not the actual switch.


from what i understand .... it's key in & turn to ACC, then on side of barrel housing push pin in & remove inner barrel. take note of how inner 'looks' before inserting replacement. replacement needs to be in similar position re removed.
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 Post subject: Re: Engine starting in all gears, now won't start at all
Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:05 am 
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Problem has been solved and I was wrong about the ignition. It wasn't the ignition at all. The sparkplugs needed to be fully replaced. It's now working great. The inhibitor switch I bought, Fuelmiser brand, much better than the previous switch I bought. The car passed rego, no problem. Thanks to all who helped me out. I'm now looking to do some modifications. They are, using an AU head and cam on the EF engine, and fitting a Holley to the engine. My engine is a 4.0L inline 6cyl. Can I do both or just one? How do I do either one? Thanks!
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Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 1:07 am 
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TheInfidelsFalcon78 wrote:
Problem has been solved and I was wrong about the ignition. It wasn't the ignition at all. The sparkplugs needed to be fully replaced. It's now working great. The inhibitor switch I bought, Fuelmiser brand, much better than the previous switch I bought. The car passed rego, no problem. Thanks to all who helped me out. I'm now looking to do some modifications. They are, using an AU head and cam on the EF engine, and fitting a Holley to the engine. My engine is a 4.0L inline 6cyl. Can I do both or just one? How do I do either one? Thanks!

I was about to comment that it might have a problem with a faulty or damaged wiring. I am glad that the problem have been resolved with just a sparkplugs replacement.
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