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rustydustydoc

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Apr 8, 2021
Dewey, Oklahoma
Hi guys, i recently purchased a 96 GST auto with 119k miles. Paid $100 for it, (not a typo). Guy at work had it, parked it because he got a new car. Sat for four years, lost the keys. Drilled ignition, unlocked the wheel, put a battery in it and it fired right up. Runs great, for awhile anyways but thanks to this forum i believe i found the problem (plugwires) because once it builds boost it falls on its face.

The only real issue i have is the ignition and i have looked everywhere online to try and figure it out. I replaced the ignition and when i start the car, and let go of the key, it turns back and shuts itself off every time. I have to hold it by hand or rig something to hold it into the ON position, idk what else to do.

ANY advice and help would be greatly appreciated.

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Sure sounds like a bad ignition switch. It needs to keep 12v to the ECU when you let off the "Start" part. I would do as @motomattx suggests.
You can also do the push button start thing but that looks very shady.
 
For future reference, as long as you have proof of ownership like a title you can have keys made at a dealership for under $20. Sure as hell beats replacing locks because you destroyed them.
 
Okay so I changed plug wires and ignition and no luck. Once car builds max boost it falls on its face so bad you have to lift then it’s fine. I don’t need to build max boost to drive it daily but still odd it only does it when it’s at the max.

also put a another new ignition in and it does the same exact thing the other one does, so my guess is something else is wrong.
 
Do you own a DMM (volt meter)?
 
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