1983 Ford Mustang Convertible Won't Start - Ignition System

Question: Hi 1983 GLX 5.0 HO.IT will not say running unless I hold the key betwwen the run and start position.The ignition assembly is fine.When turning the key between the two positions some of the guages go off and back on depending on the position of the key between run and turn.I do have a light green in the ingine compartment that does not have a current and a red and yellow that I do not know where it should conect to.How do I check for a primery current while in the run position ? Please help !!! Thank you Mohammad

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Technican: Hello, The lock cylinder (where you insert the ignition key) is mechanically connected to the ignition switch. The ignition switch is on top of the steering column near the lower part of the dash. If you can "trick" the ignition by holding the key between RUN and START, chances are the ignition switch is worn out or (at the least), out of adjustment/loose. Has the switch been replaced? Is it loose on the column? No? I recommend a switch. Not all wires under the hood connect to something. Some wires are for systems your car may not have, or, for testing systems the car does have. Please advise.

Owner: Hello I tried every thing to do with the steering wheel column even replaced the whole thing with one from another mustang..it is still the same when on the start position the motor will keep on turning without starting it will not start unless I turn the key back to right before the run position and hold it if I go back to the run it will disengage it is like at that point I get the primary current from the circuits crossing. I replaced the starter solonoid and I thought it should have more than thewire from the battery and the one going to the starter and there is only one more I beleive it to be red and blue connected to the post.. any ideas, please e-mail back Thank You Mohammad

Technican: Same thing from a different steering column assembly? Okay, I'll get to the Mitchell I Data Base and see what I find. I have a funeral to attend today, but I'll get back to you as soon as I can. If you need a faster answer, just release the question for someone else to pick up and I won't be offended.

Technican: When you changed out the steering column did you reuse the ignition switch from the previous column? Are you certain the switch is correctly indexed for proper operation? The RED/LT BLUE wire from the start solenoid goes directly to pin #7 of the ignition switch.

Technican: Hello, any news here?

Owner: Hi Sorry I was real busy the past few days I, ll try and look at it again tomorrow and report back thanks Mohammad

Technican: All right, I'll look forward to your findings.

Technican: Hi, will you please update the status of your question? Still need help?

Technican: Hello, What is happening here, please? Please advise.

Technican: Hello, Will you please take a moment and give me an update on this question? Thanks! Merry Christmas,

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