Because when you turn the igniton switch to run it heats up the coil which then in turn goes to the distributer and from the distributer to the spark plugs.
plenty of things could be a starter, alternator, ignition switch, bad spark...
Just push it a few feet with the ignition switch turned on and pop the clutch.
ignition starter switch
Is the selenoid getting power when the switch is turned to the start position? If yes, it's not a switch problem. Is power coming THROUGH the switch and to the starter when the key is turned to start? If not, it's a selenoid problem. If yes, it's a starter problem.
Could be the ignition switch, the starter, a faulty wire, the battery...
The ignition switch is an electrical component that activates the vehicle's electrical systems and starts the engine when the key is turned or pushed. In contrast, the ignition cylinder is the mechanical part that houses the ignition key and allows it to turn, engaging the ignition switch. Essentially, the ignition cylinder is the physical lock mechanism, while the ignition switch is the electrical control that facilitates engine start-up and operation.
You don't. The ignition is required to start the car. If it fails you need a new ignition switch.
Then it is a defective ignition switch.
The actuator rod fits into the ignition switch assembly, typically connecting the ignition key cylinder to the ignition switch itself. When the key is turned, the actuator rod moves to engage or disengage the electrical contacts within the ignition switch, allowing the vehicle to start or turn off. Proper alignment and installation of the actuator rod are crucial for the ignition system to function correctly.
Here are some things to check. Is the thermostat turned up? Sounds silly but I went into many homes it was turned down, or the switch on the thermostat was turned to off Is the pilot lit? This assumes you have a standing pilot furnace. If it is spark ignition, does the park cycle start. Check all fuses and breakers
how can you start a '89 mercury cougar with a broken ignition switch?
Check to see if you are getting spark (coil) and fuel