Ignition switch?

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Runaround

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Is the ignition switch used with remote start?
The reason I’m asking is because I’m having intermittent starting problems. Sometimes the truck will start normally when the key is turned to start and other times it clicks a few times before starting and other times I have to cycle off and on several times before it finally starts.
This is a 2007 with the 5.7.
I’m thinking I am having ignition switch problems but not sure.
I haven’t noticed what happens using remote start because I have only tried it a couple times and it started both times.
 

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If it is clicking when turned to start sounds like a bad starter
 

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To try and troubleshoot the problem, make every time you go to start the vehicle an opportunity to use your remote starter. Then get in the vehicle. Turn it off, put the key in and go to manually start it and see if it starts every time as well. If you never have a problem with remote start but the key start gives you some problems then it is most likely in your ignition switch.
 
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To try and troubleshoot the problem, make every time you go to start the vehicle an opportunity to use your remote starter. Then get in the vehicle. Turn it off, put the key in and go to manually start it and see if it starts every time as well. If you never have a problem with remote start but the key start gives you some problems then it is most likely in your ignition switch.
I tried the remote start a few times this evening, the truck started but as soon as I put the key in the ignition switch it killed the truck.
 
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I tried the remote start a few times this evening, the truck started but as soon as I put the key in the ignition switch it killed the truck.
I realized this was happening because I had the door open.
 

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