Autolamp came on, speedo flying, no keys in, middle of the night! HELP

Booksix

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Dec 8, 2003
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Automatic lights on, elec speedo flying, no keys in, middle of the night! HELP

Got up this morning and my thunderbird's automatic lights were on (barely an orange speck of light at this point)... Briefly hooked the charger and not only did the lights stay on but the speedo shot up to 55 (may have been there before the charger, too) and stayed there. Speedo also made a bit of a hum but maybe that's normal.., just don't hear it over the engine..?

Strange part is, my keys are sitting on my seat! What's the deal? Ignition switch shot? Tumbler?


Also, putting the key in and turning it forward or back has no effect on anything except the warning chime...
 
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