Radio, Wipers, Windows Don't Work

[chuckles1856]

All,

I have a '91 Bronco with a 5.8L/Auto. My Rear Antilock light on the dash comes on and suddenly the radio, wipers, and windows don't work. If I jiggle the ignition key switch or push it forward just a bit, everything works again and the light goes off. I replaced the ignition lock and cylinder but that didn't do a thing except give me a new key. I'm thinking it has something to do with the switch inside the column that the lock cylinder fits into but not too sure.

Thoughts?

Ed

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'91 5.8L Auto

 

[Justshootme84]

Sounds like a broken clock spring inside th esteering column

 

[DragonDave]

In a lot of cars, your symptom would point to the switch.

 

[truckdriva]

looking in the ford shop manual(swiped from dealer)everything you're having a problem with runs through circuit breaker #14, but if it goes away when you wiggle the switch, sounds like you may have a grounf problem with the chime module(also run off of circuit breaker #14)

 

[chuckles1856]

Ya'll-- thanks for all the help with this. It turns out that it was the electric ignition switch. The wires that go into the switch have a clip to hold them in place and I believe it had fallen off. The wires became loose and not making a good connection on the switch. I pushed them back on and haven't had the problem since. I'd take a picture of it but that dog gone switch is in such a tight spot it would be kind of hard.

Thanks again for all the help!

Ed