Different type of starting issue
06-21-2007, 09:33 PM
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Different type of starting issue
Well since a few others have brought up their starting problems, which granted, are a little more serious than mine, I still figured I'd throw mine in the mix and see if I could get it resolved.
When I put my key in the ignition, and slowly turn from LOCK to ACC to ON/START and try to crank my engine, nothing happens. Well, all the lights that are supposed to come on, turn on, but the engine doesn't crank or make any noise at all.
But if I pull the key out, start over, but instead this time just do it in one swift motion, it starts up fine...
Any idea what would cause this??
When I put my key in the ignition, and slowly turn from LOCK to ACC to ON/START and try to crank my engine, nothing happens. Well, all the lights that are supposed to come on, turn on, but the engine doesn't crank or make any noise at all.
But if I pull the key out, start over, but instead this time just do it in one swift motion, it starts up fine...
Any idea what would cause this??
06-21-2007, 09:42 PM
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how much is it to get a new key made for your car and a new switch from the dealershipif you know? i have been curious about it i gota jiggle my **** and its starting to make me feel bad lol
06-21-2007, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by maxpeed96plat.
Sounds like it's your Ign switch as Andrei said > I use a removeable clip just for my car key, the weight of alot of keys can do a number on the cylinders inside the switch.
The part's about $30 at the dealer, when I checked around a while back it was cheaper and in stock at the dealer, whereas everywhere else it was closer to $45 and had to order.
06-21-2007, 11:48 PM
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btw i want to ask something related to the OP sorta
is it better to turn the key to ACC and let everything "turn On" and then start the car ? or is it ok to just go ahead and spin the key right away all the way tyll the car starts ?
i heard someone saying that its better to wait just a few seconds on ACC white the fuel system powers on.. any truth to this ?
is it better to turn the key to ACC and let everything "turn On" and then start the car ? or is it ok to just go ahead and spin the key right away all the way tyll the car starts ?
i heard someone saying that its better to wait just a few seconds on ACC white the fuel system powers on.. any truth to this ?
06-21-2007, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by pmohr
The tumblers in the mechanical portion of the ignition switch have nothing to do with this problem, it's the contacts on the electrical portion wearing down
06-22-2007, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by pmohr
The tumblers in the mechanical portion of the ignition switch have nothing to do with this problem, it's the contacts on the electrical portion wearing down and getting intermittent or no contact.
The part's about $30 at the dealer, when I checked around a while back it was cheaper and in stock at the dealer, whereas everywhere else it was closer to $45 and had to order.
The part's about $30 at the dealer, when I checked around a while back it was cheaper and in stock at the dealer, whereas everywhere else it was closer to $45 and had to order.
06-22-2007, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by overbo0st2k4
Well since a few others have brought up their starting problems, which granted, are a little more serious than mine, I still figured I'd throw mine in the mix and see if I could get it resolved.
When I put my key in the ignition, and slowly turn from LOCK to ACC to ON/START and try to crank my engine, nothing happens. Well, all the lights that are supposed to come on, turn on, but the engine doesn't crank or make any noise at all.
But if I pull the key out, start over, but instead this time just do it in one swift motion, it starts up fine...
Any idea what would cause this??
When I put my key in the ignition, and slowly turn from LOCK to ACC to ON/START and try to crank my engine, nothing happens. Well, all the lights that are supposed to come on, turn on, but the engine doesn't crank or make any noise at all.
But if I pull the key out, start over, but instead this time just do it in one swift motion, it starts up fine...
Any idea what would cause this??
it's your ignition swtich. SAme thing happened to mine. Replaced the ignition switch and now it works perfect.
06-22-2007, 12:43 PM
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Search for DaveB
His number is 8882546060 Its like $23+ shipping tell him your calling from teh .org, to install it is easy I posted on a thread a couple of days ago just search back a day or two to find it.
His number is 8882546060 Its like $23+ shipping tell him your calling from teh .org, to install it is easy I posted on a thread a couple of days ago just search back a day or two to find it.
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