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I might lose, but I'd bet money that the ignition switch is going bad. I'd replace the electrical (rear) portion of the key switch (includes the pigtail connector) - it's an easy job and only costs about $18 for the electrical portion of the switch.

Frank


It died again today after a week of no problems.

Now I have removed the rear portion of the ignition switch. Ends up to be an easy job.

There is one screw that holds the white housing and the rear portion. After removing the screw the entire rear housing comes out quite easy.

With a small screwdriver, pry the rear pigtail portion from the white housing. There are two small brass plates and corresponding brass points that were quite easy to sand and clean to improve the connection. When you remove the plates becareful not to loose the 4 small springs under them. At my age I almost did not see them.

Started like a champ. Hopefully, that was it. I don?t want to have to shoot it.


89 3.0 LWB Montero, 1st Gen, 5 Speed Manual, 5 Door