Confirm my diagnosis - ignition switch?

[92Pony]

My 181k mi, '94 LX just started something screwy a week or so ago. Ocassionally, usually when cold, I can hit the key to start it, and I get no seatbelt action, and no idiot lights. The car won't start. I can cycle the ignition on/off until the belts move along the tracks, and the idiot lights light, and then she'll fire right up.

I'm guessing the problem is the ignition switch - sound plausible? Anyone else experience these exact same symptoms? BTW, my switch is worn enough that the key comes out with the car running. I look at it as a feature though - comes in handy from time to time.



Wade

[mightymoose_22]

Sounds like a pretty smart place to start.

However, I think you might want to check your tire pressure

[92Pony]

Hmmm, hadn't thought of tire pressure.........


Thanks!


Wade

[Davescort97]

I don't get it. Why tire pressure would affect the key and seat belts and idiot lights. Help me out please. You're just funnin' us Mighty Moose, aren't you? I must be stupid because I just don't get it. You're putting one over on ol' Davescort97. Come on back?

[mightymoose_22]

Yes... it was just a dumb joke. It seemed so obvious to be the switch since the key falls out of it. Sometimes the problem is where you would least expect it though...

[92Pony]

Originally Posted by mightymoose_22

Yes... it was just a dumb joke. It seemed so obvious to be the switch since the key falls out of it. Sometimes the problem is where you would least expect it though...

Yeahbut, like I said, I look at the key coming out as a feature!

(Sorry Dave! )


Wade