Re: IML: 93 Electrical problem

[Brad Hogg <luxoliner@xxxxxxx>]

The accessory load on the ignition switch is too great in these cars and it 
eventually burns out the accessory contact on the switch.  Your only 
alternative is to replace the ignition switch.

You can see in this picture...
http://imperial.point2this.com/CarStuff/2005/09/1990Imperial/imagepages/image13.html
The third wire from the top of this connector (this is the ignition switch 
connector) is black with orange (or pink).  This feeds the accessories.  If 
you jump this wire to either the top wire (red) or the second wire (black) 
you should have your accessories back.  If they do come back, your switch is 
toast.

After replacing my switch, I installed a relay under the dash that will 
handle the current from this curcuit rather than making the switch do it. 
This should save my ignition switch.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harvey Wells" <harveys68imperial@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 9:05 AM
Subject: IML: 93 Electrical problem


While driving yesterday the AC and most electrical components stopped 
working (Windows, radio seats, etc).  The airbag idiot light is on.  The 
positive cable to the battery is 'frayed', my question is; could that cable 
be bad and would that cause these issues?  Prior to that everything seemed 
to be working fine.

Thanks



Harvey & Peggy
68 Convertible avocado green with white interior
93 Imperial white with blue interior
harveys68imperial@xxxxxxxxxxx



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