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Why does car lose electrical power when ignition key is turned to start?
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∙ 14y ago
Low battery power, or probably a loose battery terminal or ground wire. Follow and check em all...!!
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What is wrong with a car that try's to start itself when the key is out of the ignition?
It may be possessed by a demon! OR... Does it have a remote car starter installed? It may be faulty. The ignition switch may be bad. The key goes into the ignition lock. There is usually a rod that goes down to the electrical switch on the steering column. check the electrical switch.
What year was the ignition key placed in cars?
The first ignition key was installed in the 1910 Cadillac. On this car you turned the key and then pushed another button to start the engine. In 1949 Chrysler introduced the ignition key combination as we know it today.
Why would the starter keep on trying to start the car even though the key isn't turned or even in on a 1993 NA Supra?
replace ignition switch
91 dodge shadow 2.5 will not start when key turned ignition switch ignition switch bulb or the key part any ideas?
BETTER HAVE THE ECM CHECKED.ITS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE CARS.ITS LOCATED NEXT TO THE BATTERY ON THE LEFT FRONT FENDER.MINE DID THE SAME THING.THE IGNITION MUDULE IS BUILT INTO THE ECM.
1993 Chevy lumina euro 3.1 will not start no spark no power going to the ignition module from computer what is the problem?
Check your fuses
What can cause the sunroof on a 1989 Nissan maxima to open and windows start to open when the ignition switch is turned on?
Could be at least two things - Electrical short - Electromagnetic coupling between power wires for ignition and window/roof motor control wires. Turn on power bleeds onto motor contol lines and induces a electrical current onto the wires causing them to run. Just a guess
Can the ignition switch in a 1990 Chevy pick up cause the transmission to not shift?
NO, there is no coalition between the ignition switch and the transmission. The ignition switch does 2 things. Turns on power to the electrical system for the engine and supplies power to the starter during start-up.
WHY DOES Mileometer keeps resetting itself when ignition it turned off in a Renault megane 1.4rt 1999 t reg?
The ignition is draining all the power to start the engine. You may have a dead battery.
1997 camaro z28 has power to run the lights and stereo but will not start i have changed the starter?
Same thing happened to my 95 z28 turned out it was the ignition coil
Car wont start and there is no movement on the gauges when the ignition is turned on?
I don't know I think its the ignition or some part there of
1986 Toyota Camry there is no power when theignition is turned on and it wont start it will start if you cross wires?
Probably ignition switch gone bad or the key cylinder itself is bad. Good Luck!!!
How do you know if it is the ignition switch or your solonied that is bad in a '88 Ford truck?
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.
Does your Harley have to be in neutral to start?
No. My 2002 Softail (Deuce) will start in gear, clutch in or clutch out, if the ignition is turned on.
Does ignition module cause engine to not start?
The ignition module will send a signal when the key is turned. If the module is no good the signal is not sent to the other ignition parts,thus not allowing the car to start
Why won't your ford focus start when ignition is turned on?
Make sure you have the right key because the door key will turn the ignition but won't start the car.
When I start my 1995 Pontiac Transport 3800 the heater fan and wipers do not work unless I turn the ignition key up.?
i would change the electrical part of your ignition switch- i would change the electrical part of your ignition switch-
Why does the battery run down fast when you try to start a 2000 astro van?
Sounds like something is shorting out whenever the ignition key is turned on. Could be the starter motor, as that is the first electrical connection after the battery.
