aerobird85

does anyone have any idea as to why an 85 v8 bird will not keep running in the ignition on position but fires in the start position

fomocodoc

You are having ign switch breakdown where the switch is pulling apart. There was a recall several years ago on this. Remove the steering column plastic cover and small trim piece. You will see the switch that is secured with anti-tamper proof bolts. Grind the head of the bolts off with a small grinder tool use pliers to unscrew the bolts. Replace the switch and install the new bolts in the switch kit.
Mike Geddry Sr
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Tyebo

i have a 1988 thunderbird turbo coupe... i had some problems a couple weeks ago. it wouldnt start. lucky i work in a parts store so i had acess to some stuff.. i had TPS , MAP, IAC, rich codes. i replaced all three, threw in some new plugs, wires, cap and rotor.. and it started but didnt run to well. i checked the timing now that i had the car at home. it was around 22 degrees BTDC. tooko off the t/b cover and found the distributor gear had skipped 2 grooves on the pulley. so i repaced the t/b. now it still stalls out randomly and likes to idle at about 1000-1100 rpm. is that the ignition switch problem? im also wondering if there is a VAF-> mass air conversion that i could do? I work in a parts store and have acess to practically everything i need to modify my car but theres no one around here who knows anything about these cars (everyone drives trucks or hondas.. i dare to be a bit more orginal). any help would be greatly appriciated.