1987 C4 does not start and dash does not turn on
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1987 C4 does not start and dash does not turn on
Hello,
I recently have come across a problem with my automatic C4. At first, I was driving down the interstate like normal and then my dash flickers and the numbers cycle through quickly as if it had just started up and at the same time it seemed like the engine lost power for a split second, not enough to stop completely though. With that happening I made it home fine. Then the next day on the way to work everything seemed perfect, but on the way back I was driving and the engine and dash just completely cut out. All the electronics on the inside work except the dash. I tried starting the engine again after putting it into park and completely turning the key to lock and then to ignition to get it back going. It started up and was fine until I was almost home and the engine cut out again along with the dash. Again all electronics work except for dash. This time however the engine would not start back on when I turned the key to ignition, and the dash would not turn on either while all other electronics worked.
I tried wiggling the key and it would turn back on like normal. Then without driving I started wiggling the key to see if moving it would force the engine to cut out with the dash and it did. Now I have been unable to start it for the past two days.
My question is do these problems mean I have a bad lock cylinder or if I'm experiencing issues with my VATS? When I enter the car and while the door is open the security light is flashing, when I close the door it stops flashing. When I insert the key, nothing happens with the security light, when I turn the key nothing happens. If I leave the door open and try the key, the light flashes the entire time except when I turn to ignition, then when I turn to crank the starter (which it doesn't crank) the light starts flashing again. I'm not sure if this means I have another security system installed or what.
I would appreciate any help with this problem! I can give more information if need also.
Thank you in advance!
I recently have come across a problem with my automatic C4. At first, I was driving down the interstate like normal and then my dash flickers and the numbers cycle through quickly as if it had just started up and at the same time it seemed like the engine lost power for a split second, not enough to stop completely though. With that happening I made it home fine. Then the next day on the way to work everything seemed perfect, but on the way back I was driving and the engine and dash just completely cut out. All the electronics on the inside work except the dash. I tried starting the engine again after putting it into park and completely turning the key to lock and then to ignition to get it back going. It started up and was fine until I was almost home and the engine cut out again along with the dash. Again all electronics work except for dash. This time however the engine would not start back on when I turned the key to ignition, and the dash would not turn on either while all other electronics worked.
I tried wiggling the key and it would turn back on like normal. Then without driving I started wiggling the key to see if moving it would force the engine to cut out with the dash and it did. Now I have been unable to start it for the past two days.
My question is do these problems mean I have a bad lock cylinder or if I'm experiencing issues with my VATS? When I enter the car and while the door is open the security light is flashing, when I close the door it stops flashing. When I insert the key, nothing happens with the security light, when I turn the key nothing happens. If I leave the door open and try the key, the light flashes the entire time except when I turn to ignition, then when I turn to crank the starter (which it doesn't crank) the light starts flashing again. I'm not sure if this means I have another security system installed or what.
I would appreciate any help with this problem! I can give more information if need also.
Thank you in advance!
