truck will start when you turn key but quits when you let go of key whats wrong

Asked by Micky Jun 06, 2021 at 08:04 PM about the 1994 Ford F-150

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I'd have to check your ignition switch. Some components are hot with key in the crank and on position both. As an example, voltage to the positive side of ignition coil goes hot with key on, you don't have to crank it.

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