My ignition iswich is removed from 1998 dodge 1500 ram 4.9. Can i start it without it

Asked by GuruD5D14 Aug 10, 2017 at 02:08 AM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT Club Cab LB RWD

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Dan answered 6 years ago

Is the entire ignition removed or just the tumbler removed. The ignition has several connections that need to be connected for the engine to start and run correctly. Just turning the mechanism so the linkage will start engine will not work.it may start but might cause sensors to give false readings. You should be able to remove key cylinder/tumbler and leave ignition switch in column and turn with a flat head screw driver temporarily.

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