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I'd still suspect the ignition switch Posted by Ari [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Stranded - headlight relay or ignition switch?, ToddInMA, Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:58:41 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
The fact that the car cranked fine shows the battery is OK. The fuel injection, fuel pump, and ignition are on the same power bus as the dash lights - if the dash lights are dim, the fuel pump and ignition aren't getting much power. A classic sign of a bad ignition switch is that the dash lights don't get much power, or none at all, accompanied by a no-start.
You turned on the headlight switch and all was well. That might have been a simple coincidence. You did note that the car seemed to be getting better by itself. Now, if you can reliably show that the car won't start with the headlight switch off, but starts just fine with the headlight switch on, then it's something to look into. But a sample of one incident - probably dumb luck.
In fact, the headlights come off the same power bus, so having the headlight switch in the ON position should make matters somewhat worse.
If you can repeat it, then something is quite strange. But if it doesn't repeat (and I bet it doesn't), it is most likely the ignition switch.
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