I know this may be way too simplistic, but have you bent your neck out of shape
and checked the fusebox? Mine was chock full of rusty crud and all dash lights
and rear lighting was inop - a thorough cleaning and a douse of WD40 solved
that handily!
>From: "Greg Graham"
Subject: IML: Failed ign switch in 67?
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:59:19 -0600
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It's time to put the top down and the sunblock on! One problem.... the car
won't start. The '67 Imperial was not driven at all between Christmas and
March. It was driven twice earlier this month, both times without incident and
starting the car was uneventful. I attempted to start the car today (79
degrees, light clouds, blue sky), but it would have none of it. The windows,
horn, seats, etc all work as they should... but they are wired to do so without
the key in the ignition. The battery is charged. The starter is new. Plugs
and wires are good. None of the items on the car that should work with the key
on do so. No wipers, instruments, no warning indicator lights on the dash
light up at all, and more importantly, no starter engaging. Nothing happens if
I move the key to any of the "on" positions. It appears that anything wired
through the keyed ignition is not getting power. Not a whimper out of the
starter if I fully turn the key (and connection is soli d). I suspect the
ignition in the dash itself, but perhaps it's some
thing else along the way. Any suggestions as to where to look and what else to
suspect. Any solutions? All slathered in sunblock and no place to go.
Recommendations as to where to buy a new ignition switch? Napa? An Imperial
only part?
Kate Justet Triplett
Kate's Custom Gunleather
Monroe, Washington
Proud mother of a soldier
and owner of "Lucille" 1968 Crown
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