Re: IML: 90 imperial no start issue AGAIN!!

[alan1416@xxxxxxx]

Also Matt
 I can dig out my FSM and look up the pin out for the switch, this will tell you what two wires in the switch engage the starter if this would help?  It will take me a few day to find the FSM but some others may have the manual at hand, and can give info faster.

--
Alan Jordan
90 IMP
75 LeBaron
75 LeBaron Crown Coupe


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From: alan1416@xxxxxxx
>
> Matt
> I dont think it is the anti theft system, my 90 has it. the car will crank but 
> will not fire or run.
> I think it is in the electrical part of the ignition switch. This is the part 
> you removed the key cylinder from.  This part can be had at the dealer or most 
> parts stores.  
> You can with small star drives wrench take the switch apart and see in side it.
> 
> 
> --
> Alan Jordan
> 90 IMP
> 75 LeBaron
> 75 LeBaron Crown Coupe
> 
> 
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "M. Esposito" <cadmat@xxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > 
> > OK, this is becoming very frustrating.. but here's where I'm at. our 90 just 
> > wouldn't start anymore, turn the key, dash lights as it should ( goes thru a 
> > test to show all digital displays are working) and them as you turn the key, 
> > nothing happens, no click, no dimming of lights, etc.. so I asked here what it 
> > might be and it was suggested that the ignition switch was bad, when I took 
> out 
> > the switch, and removed the lock cylinder, I discovered a tiny piece of the 
> > cylinder was broken off,  ( where the cylinder seats in the ignition switch ) 
> > anyway, I figured that had to be the problem because just for grunts and 
> giggles 
> > I glued the tiny piece back in place, re-installed the cylinder and viola, the 
> > car started right up as it always had .. but only once, when I took it apart 
> > again, I cold see the little part had separated again, so a new cylinder was 
> in 
> > order, and on order cause my local dealer didn't have them in stock, got it 
> > today, had the locksmith re key my old key to it,
> >  reinstalled it and again..NOTHING!! .. I'm back where I was before.. now this 
> > car does have the factory anti theft system with a starter interrupt, could 
> that 
> > be the issue now? is there a way to override that interrupt to see if that's 
> the 
> > issue? I have already had the starter tested and replaced the starter relay.. 
> so 
> > now what?  can anyone please offer any suggestions?
> > 
> > Thanks, Matt
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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