97 ford escort wont start (strange problem)

[itorlamope]

when i turned key to acc. position, my radio, my signal light, my wipers works but when i turned key to on position only the headlights work...its like you disconnect the battery but my headlights still work. Other day, my car start then on rainy days when i put my wipers on (the moment im touching wipers switch)... its stall

Im sorry for my english...

Thanks!!

Allain

[mightymoose_22]

What you describe actually sounds pretty normal... perhaps your battery needs a charge? GO to a shop and have then check your battery and alternator. If they are good and you are having trouble starting the car then you might have something wrong with the ignition.

[AzTumbleweed]

The headlights don't work through the ignition switch so they should work no matter where the key is positioned. I think you have a bad ignition switch.