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



Matt   have you asked at a NAPA store Im Pretty sure the switch is carried by them, It is common to all Mopar.
--
Alan Jordan
90 IMP
75 LeBaron
75 LeBaron Crown Coupe


-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "M. Esposito" <cadmat@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> Thanks Alan, That gives me an idea of another place to check. I have the service 
> manual, so I can look it up. but thanks for the offer.
> I thought it might not be the electrical part of the switch, only because it 
> worked after I glued the original lock cylinder piece ( re-installing it into 
> the original switch) but you may be right, it pretty much is the only thing I 
> haven't replaced at this point.. I just hate to pay for it if I don't need it .. 
> only available at the dealer, and about 97.00 with tax for the switch, I just 
> paid over 100.00 for the cylinder and re-key..  but we gotta do what we gotta 
> do...
> 
> Matt
> 
> alan1416@xxxxxxx wrote: 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
> 
> 
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> 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" 
> > >
> > > 
> > > 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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