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It sends a power to the starter relay/solenoid to engauge the starter. Know that the ignition switch is not what you put the key in and turn. That is the lock assembly. The ignition switch is located lower down on the steering column.
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∙ 13y agoWith most vehicles you can turn on the parking lights or the headlights and the dash illumination lights light up without turning on the ignition switch.
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Why would everything be powered but the car will not start?
Ignition or ignition switch could be bad or the selanoid could have went out
What would cause no control power to fuel pump relay on 1994 Ford Ranger?
In the absence of a fuel system shut off as in an alarm system I would suspect a fuel pump fuse, or faulty ignition switch
How do you know when the ignition switch gone bad?
Ignition switch going bad can be,hard starting,some things work while others don't and all your fuses look good.For example,not long ago a 1998 s-10 blazer would start,but the electric windows wouldn't work and the interior fan wouldn't blow.The mechanic replaced ignition switch to fix the problem,gas mileage went way up also.Also if you have to hold the ignition key in a certain position to make things work,its probably gone bad.Also any smoke or burnt smell around the steering column is a sure sign of problems. you.
What would cause the heater blower motor on a '94 Explorer not to operate if you shut the vehicle off for a few minutes and restart it?
it sounds like your ignition switch, i ran into a similar problem, your power goes through your ignition switch for your blower motor.
Why would a 1998 Buick not start when you turn the key?
Any of the following.... Bad battery, bad starter, bad ignition switch, bad neutral safety switch
Why would 2001 Pontiac Gran Prix SE ignition switch cause intermittent electrical problems with AC fan and lights?
ignition switch or key and tumbler.
Why would a 1995 Monte Carlo not make a sound when turning the ignition although it has lights radio etc?
If auto, it can be the neutras switch and if standard, it can be the clutch switch. Otherwise, take it to a garage as it can be the starter, solonoid, ignition switch or ????
Why would the indicator lights all come on and stay on but the cruise control blower and traction control will not come on?
Many times this problem has been attributed to a faulty ignition switch. www.trailvoy.com All the answers for your Trailblazer from true enthusiasts!
What would cause the turn signals Blower Motor Cruise Control and back up lights not to work on a 95 for aerostar?
Check fuses Check ignition switch noted for connectors loosening and wearing
Why would your running lights work on a VW 1971 Beetle but no other lights?
Had the same thing happen on a '73 SB. It turned out (after much cussing) to be the ignition switch. Try replacing the switch with an OEM and "see" what happens!
What can cause a 1997 Honda Civic Sedan to have no spark and no fuel?
One thing that could cause this would be a faulty ignition switch, specially if you do not have ignition (cluster) lights. Just a thought...
What would cause the panel lights to stay when you take the key out off the ignition?
move the dimmer back and forth and turn the parking lights on and off. sometimes the switch gets wierd.
What would make your dash lights go?
Be sure that the dash light brightness control switch is not turned off.
Why would cavalier dash lights come on then care goes dead and won't crank?
I would first consider that the car stalled BEFORE the lights came on. You might have a bad ignition switch or loose connection at the battery.
What would cause your car to start just fine and then just shut off and i have no panel or gauge lights?
Sounds like a bad ignition switch.
Where is the Switch to turn fog lights on in a 2004 Kia Sedona?
There are no fog lights if there is no switch. it would be labelled.
Why would one not be able to turn on the headlights of a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue manually Automatic only A few posts say replacing the ignition switch fixes a lot of issues Would this work?
I didn't want to wait, so I bought an ignition switch ($99 for a Duralast switch at Autozone) and installed it. It fixed my headlight problem. The directions to replace the ignition switch are attached. I have read that the ignition switch is the root cause of many electrical issues with Intrigues. My problem was I couldn't turn on the headlights manually, and I had to depend on the automatic headlight feature to turn the lights on at night, which stinks when I wanted headlights at dusk or in light rain (although I could run with fog lights, but darn it, I want my headlights to work!). I have read that others have only been able to turn their lights on manually without the automatic headlight feature working. Both issues appear to be fixed by either replacing the ignition switch or cleaning the terminals on the ignition switch. The theory is that most of the power system flows through that device and affects everything. I have heard about various heating and cooling system issues related to the ignition switch as well.
