Re: IML: 90 IMP no start issue STILL

[mamrom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Æyn , I tried the steps to check out the engine code in my car. I did what
you said and it blinked 5x's and then another set of 5x's which totaled
10x's. Is this correct. Thanks -Anthony

P.s. That Ignition switch was a recall for that year.  Chrysler may repair
it for free. I'm not sure if it's a life time recall .
----- Original Message -----
From: "aeyn" <mr85000@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 90 IMP no start issue STILL


> Matt and Alan,
>    You are right - this is VERY common in the 90's Imperial and
> also the Fifth Avenues, let alone the rest of the Chrysler lines.
>  I had tried to put a high output Alternator in my 90 Fifth
> Avenue and it melted wiring AND the Ignition Switch.  I later
> found out that Chrysler cut costs on the ignition switch in all
> of the 90's (at least until 95/96) on the ignition switches, even
> in the heavier duty trucks.  Most of the after market ignition
> switches are more heavy duty than the repacement ones from
> Chrysler, even now.
>    Have you run an ENGINE CODE readout?  You can do this by
> getting in the car and closing ALL doors.  Then cycle the key
> THREE TIMES from OFF to RUN and leave it in the RUN position on
> the third time. (DO NOT TRY TO START!)  After a few seconds the
> CHECK ENGINE LIGHT will start to blink.  COUNT the number of
> times it blinks.  The codes are always 2 digits.  The ending code
> should be 5 - 5.
>
> I do this on all of our 1990+ vehicles about once a month just to
> keep things running well.  Boy! it would have been super if they
> had the technology to do it on the 1969+ vehicles.
>
> Æyn (& Patrick)
> 1975 Imperial LeBaron 4DrHt
> 1993 Imperial Sedan
> 1992 Grand Voyager SE
> 1997 Town & Country LXI
>
> --- alan1416@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > Matt
> >   the alarm will not stop the car from cranking, it will just
> > not fire and run.  I would be looking at the ignition switch,
> > they do over heat and the contacts in the switch burn. I have
> > had to change my 90's two times. I finely put a relay under the
> > dash to get the high current out of the switch.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Alan Jordan
> > 90 IMP
> > 75 LeBaron
> > 75 LeBaron Crown Coupe
> >
> >
> > -------------- Original message ----------------------
> > From: "M. Esposito" <cadmat@xxxxxxxxx>
> > >
> > > First off, I'd like to thank everyone who responded with
> > suggestions, you've all
> > > been great. so far I have replaced the starter relay (
> > probably for no reason)
> > > I removed and had professionally tested the starter and the
> > battery both are
> > > fine. this came to mind, I have  the factory alarm on this
> > car, is there a
> > > separate starter interrupt circuit or relay? could that have
> > gone bad? where is
> > > it and how do I check it? anyone know?
> > >
> > > "M. Esposito" <cadmat@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Gang, all of a sudden we have a no start situation. turn
> > the key, dash lights
> > > up goes thru it's process, I hear the anti lock pump do it's
> > thing, but the
> > > starter doesn't engage.. there was no warning, interior
> > lights don't dim, even a
> > > little, no "click" noise.. nothing .. I'm guessing it's
> > either the starter, the
> > > ignition switch, or possibly the positive cable.. a few years
> > ago it corroded
> > > inside the cover, even though there was almost no corrosion
> > on the terminal or
> > > connector,, could it be a fuse or something? is there a
> > separate circuit breaker
> > > for just the starter? any suggestions greatly appreciated..
> > >
> > > Matt
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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