Thread: Seemingly random loss of power
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Old 01-10-2012, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by byronnash View Post
So, what's the fix then? Replace ignition switch?
There is a vacuum valve on the ignition that goes bad. It's a pain to get to, but a lot cheaper than an ignition switch. I've experienced the same symptoms that kerry is stating. And it was fixed with the vac valve on the ignition

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