I suddenly have no power to anything... when the key is turned to on, typical radio and accessories power up-- including the fuel pump.
I am replacing the fuel pump, and somehow blew the 8a fuse. Replaced and now no power to anything... any hints where to start? My ignition switch has been a huge issue and requires the key to be jiggled to move to start position. Thru this wiggle action, the tumbler is visibly rotated clockwise. My question is-- so I need to remove and get to ignition switch? I see posts about it being a real pain.. jack
JAck,
There is no master fuse on these cars. If you lost all power and you have eliminated a battery problem, or main cable problem, the only other logical place is the ignition switch. Given the issues you described with it, that's what I'd investigate.
The back part of your key tumbler has two 'teeth' that fit into he steering lock which in turn has a 'tooth' that that fits into the electrical part of the ignition switch. If that's out of place for any reason, the contact can't be made and you can't start your car.
For example, the electrical part of my ignition switch had worked itself loose form the mechanical part of it and that was enough for me to not have contact if I turned my key but a hair width of it's spot. I'd drive and power would cut of suddenly. Can't drive like that!
You can always get the tumbler out form the front, I hear. But I had to undo instruments and steering column to be able to get to the back of the ignition switch. It's a pain, yes. But you don't need to be a rocket scientist. Difficult but not complex, if you see what I mean.
A tip by the way. If you undo your electrical wires from your switch, be sure to note their place. It's a tight spot to screw them in and you don't want to redo it. Ask me how I know!
Ask if you need assistance! I know many of us here have had to work on similar issues.
