pir101

Im trying to get my 90 mustang going, its been sitting for about 2 years. I got a new Interstate Mega-Tron battery, had an auto parts store check the starter and it was good. I purchased a new solenoid and installed it. The mustang doesn't start still and i can hear the solenoid making a clicking noise still. So i narrowed it down to my ignition switch. intalled ignition switch with the key in the 2 position checked make shure it was engaging correctly and went to connect batt terminals. I turned the key switch and there was no resistance when i turned over and then i saw something glowing by the steering column and my starter solenoid started smoking.$#!@ I know i shouldn't be messing with electrical but need the mustang to run. i eliminated the airpump/ac/installed new t5 #199/Aluminum Radiator and electric fans. I checked to see if motor turn with socket at crank,checks out fine. Can anyone help me out and or give me advise. Like is ignition switch/solenoid good or bad any other reasons that it wont start please help!!!!! im getting power like lights/windshield wipers/etc.... but doesnt turn the starter motor.

pir101

i figured out why there is no resistance in key. i broke the ignition locking lever. does any one have information on replacing

mjr46

quicker to install a used column, but post a pic of what your refering to exactly....

pir101

i dont have privilages to post attatchment but here is the link https://mustangforums.com/forum/1a-a...-actuator.html i broke it in half i think

mjr46

you'll have to disassemble the top portion of the column and switches removed to access. never done one but by looking at it I'm sure I could get to it...but really..lol 24 dollars for that piece??? f - that I got a complete column from a local guy for 40 bucks and no work to install such a part, just bolted it in and went

pir101

I was thinking the same thing of pulling one from the junk yard, but my only concern is how do i get the key cylinder out without the key? To remove it has to be in the on position and i dont want to force it. mayby drill. any suggestions