Had that same problem on a 96 Mazda Millenia, after checking alot of wiring for shorts, I went to the fuse box under the hood and pulled it apart checking the wiring underneath. Found problem with the BTN fuse wiring. So I pulled the BTN fuse and problem solved. Been trying to find out what exactly the BTN fuse is for but haven't had any luck.
Hope this will help--Good Luck!
If it does not turn over, but the lights work, you have a bad starter.
Sounds like a very weak battery.
Check your ingnition cylinder ...
If the battery is good and the starter is good, then you must have a wire disconnected somewhere.
Sounds like a new ignition switch is needed Sounds like a new ignition switch is needed Sounds like a new ignition switch is needed
ignition switch is bad. ignition is where the key goes. also try checking your starter. Gen-R
Starter, battery, battery connections, neutral switch,
Could be a corroded firewall plug or a bad headlamp switch.
Brake Light switch works without the ignition on. unplug the brake pedal switch and check to see if the brake lights are still on..switch could be defective
change ignition switch and/or tumbler
Do the dash lights come on now that you have put in a new fuse...Does the motor rotate or try to turn over....If not, it sounds like you have a bad ignition switch....
Dead short between ignition switch and starter solenoid trigger wire?
even with the lights on, the battery may still be weak... try jump starting it, and see if it works...if not.. starter, ignition switch or other safety switch.. dave
I had the same problem with my Grand Am and there is a recall on the ignition switch. I had to take the vehicle to an authorized GM dealer and they replaced it for me at no cost.
It could be a combination of two simple problems. First, check that your parking light switch on the top of your steering column is OFF, as this will keep the lights on even if the ignition switch is off. I believe this switch is necessary because your lights turn off automatically when you turn of the engine (ignition switch) Aslo, you must check your (combination tail light and brake light) rear bulbs as this could cause the break and tail lights to remain on when the car is started (ignition is on). GOOD LUCK !
Check the ignition switch itself, sounds like it may be the problem.
If it does not turn over, but the lights work, you have a bad starter.