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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 06:17 AM
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Default Whats the symotoms of an bad ignition switch?

Im trying to trouble shoot my car and i think its the switch. The only way i can start my car is if i "jump" my starter.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 07:32 AM
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Sounds like the switch. To double check, test for voltage on the starter wire coming from the switch.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drdisco69 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sounds like the switch. To double check, test for voltage on the starter wire coming from the switch.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 05:05 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HT Chaplin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im trying to trouble shoot my car and i think its the switch. The only way i can start my car is if i "jump" my starter. </TD></TR></TABLE>The only way to REALLY know is by using a multi-meter. What you say could be the switch or it could be a disconnected wire from the switch to the starter. But flaky switches are pretty common.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 05:55 AM
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yeah could be the switch, if it is it isnt too bad to replace. good luck
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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what are you guys calling a ignition switch, the whole ignitino, or just the plastic switch at the end opposite of the key slot, thats the igntion switch, correct?
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg6hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just the plastic switch at the end opposite of the key slot</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg6hatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what are you guys calling a ignition switch, the whole ignitino, or just the plastic switch at the end opposite of the key slot, thats the igntion switch, correct?</TD></TR></TABLE>

the ignition switch consist of two parts, the mechanical and the electrical
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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is it shown in this picture here? Or can someone tell me where it would be?(http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.net) I am having the same problem. There is no Signal going to the starter when i turn on the iginition.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Default Re: Whats the symotoms of an bad ignition switch? (HT Chaplin)

did you ever think to check your neutral safety switch, is your car stick shift?
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 03:55 AM
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We've been talking about #23, but remember it could also be wiring from there to the starter.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JimBlake &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The only way to REALLY know is by using a multi-meter...</TD></TR></TABLE>
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