[s-cars] No A/C, no wipers, and finally, no start

[Mike Durian]

I just sent a separate message to George explaining my problem which
is very similar to his.  Same symptoms.  I did replace my ignition
switch and the plastics on the switch were cracked.  However, my
car still will not turn over.  I have a 95.5 S6 Avant.

The two failures are probably completely unrelated, but I thought
I'd share my data point.

mike

On Tue, 30 Jul 2002 19:01:36 EDT, Robert Myers <robert at s-cars.org> wrote:
>George,
>
>Try this for size: your ignition switch did not return to the "run"
>position but stayed in the "start" position.  This keeps the starter
>cranking an already running engine leading to starter burn up (hence smell
>of electrics burning).  It also keeps the load reduction relay engaged so
>that HVAC, power windows, turn signals, headlights, etc. do not work.  On
>attempted restart the load reduction relay acts normally because the switch
>returns to the "run" position and all the electrics appear to operate
>normally however the engine won't start because the starter is
>dead.  Cure?  Replace ignition switch and, likely, the starter or at least
>the solenoid.
>
>At 06:40 PM 7/30/02, George Kostiuk wrote:
>
>>Hi...my 96 S6 got flatbedded today; started of with some
>>metallic noise today, like an A/C clutch, otherwise fine. Parked just
>>for a few minutes, restarted - and no lights/functionality on the
>>CCU, and turn signals didn't work. Couldn't find a spot downtown to
>>do further diags, so drove back to the office, noise persisting.
>>Checked all fuses, relays, no problem. Slight burning/electrical
>>smell from engine compartment, hard to pinpoint (not in relay box).
>>When tried to restart, instrument lights radio, etc come on, but
>>engine won't even crank! Tried with booster cables, same thing.
>>Noticed that intermittently, CCU did function, but not always.
>>
>> From an electrical point of view, can't figure this multiple failure
>>thing out, unless I've fried a harness somewhere.
>>
>>Anyone had any experiences similar to this? If so, welcome your
>>prognosis.
>>
>>thanks,
>>George Kostiuk
>>96 S6
>>Toronto
>>
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