20v So who's seen this before?

[Grant Lenahan]

I have seen so many weird failures of the ignition switch that I dont  
rule anything out anymore.

I've had accessories out. Engine dies.  Engine does with accessories  
working.  Intermittent.  Yuk.

Grant
On Sep 4, 2008, at 9:03 AM, Tony Hoffman wrote:

> Teh windows don't get power from the same contact inside the switch as
> the engine, so that's no indication that the switch is good. I'd get
> out a test light or meter and start checking in the fusebox with the
> key on. If you find you have no power to the ECU fuse(s) then that's a
> pretty good indication.
>
> Tony
>
> On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 9:46 PM, whitehill <rhayllar at bigpond.net.au>  
> wrote:
>> Thanks Mark
>> I am aware of that problem
>> But remember the car just stopped while I was driving along. The  
>> ignition
>> switch seems to be OK all the windows etc operate in the run  
>> position and
>> the battery connections are Ok and the battery is healthily charged.
>> Also I am not getting power to the starter.
>> Is there any circitry in between the starter position contacts on the
>> ignition switch and the starter motor that also would cause the  
>> engine to
>> die?
>> Rick
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