check the batt , its ok and terminals are tight , but if i put some pressre on the key the power come back and i can start the car, and then if i let go all the power goes out , like all the starup lights on the dash , i have head light and radio power tho
the car
92 lude si auto h23

 

Sounds like your ignition switch might be going up..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tgreaves &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sounds like your ignition switch might be going up..</TD></TR></TABLE>

Definitely sounds like the culprit to me.

 

so its the ign switch ?how can i be sure ? i have covers off the stearing wheel looking for it i dont see it any help fellas ? i hear the realy clicking also ?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92LUDA23 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so its the ign switch ?how can i be sure ?</TD></TR></TABLE>You can be sure by testing the electrical part of the ignition switch with a multi-meter.

 

what does it look like ?

 

Part #13

 

is this a common problem wit these cars ? and when i buy the replacement will it come wit that wire harness ?

 

Common problem with 'Ludes - I dunno. But for 96-99 Civics, there was a defective ignition switch recall - I was one of them.

If you bought Part #13 or #3, it will come with that wire harness. Part #13 should be all you need to replace.

Can you get ahold of a multimeter in order to really determine if that is the problem? That harness/switch is about $40.

 

How about your ballast resistor?