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Installed new ignition switch, switch activates assessories but does not start the engine.. Any ideas..??
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Installed new ignition switch, switch activates assessories but does not start the engine.. Any ideas..??
Recheck connections and fuses.
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Recheck connections and fuses.

Thank you..! Will do..
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Could it be a VATS issue?
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Could it be a VATS issue?
Ditto... Had mine done at the dealership for just that reason.
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Well what year is the car and WHY was the ignition switch replaced...what electrical troubleshooting have you done ??...if none and you have no electrical experience take your car to an auto electric shop...too many variables to help you !!
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Well what year is the car and WHY was the ignition switch replaced...what electrical troubleshooting have you done ??...if none and you have no electrical experience take your car to an auto electric shop...too many variables to help you !!

No dealers here in Las Vegas, NV will work on automobiles older than 20 years.. ZO6, 25 years old. Worked fine one morning, after driving 30 minutes, stopped to pick up mail, ignition would only come on, not engage starter.. After tapping the key it started up as usual..
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No dealers here in Las Vegas, NV will work on automobiles older than 20 years.. ZO6, 25 years old. Worked fine one morning, after driving 30 minutes, stopped to pick up mail, ignition would only come on, not engage starter.. After tapping the key it started up as usual..

As I've said a million times on this Forum a dealership is the LAST place you'd want to take your car to have it diagnosed !!...they only replace parts...find an auto electric shop instead...one of a few in Las Vegas is listed below.




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