would a bad ignition switch let the car crank but not start ?

 

its possible--what year are you? miles?
99s had a major prob with the switch, many replacing it 2-5 times in the cars life
other years not as bad,, but extra key weight can wear out switch

One person took the thing apart and was able to clean and reinstall--save 50 bucks!

if no start at all- look at ignition fuse and relay
ck for spark at a plug -with fuel pump fuse removed for safety

is the no start a sudden prob-- or it got to this point? harder to start then finally nothing?
looking for timing belt breakage indication with this question

battery condition and cables?

 

car was sitting with no radiator for a month i replaced hoses and the radiator got her to start she went to cold idle then went to op temp then suddenly died wouldn't start. took the batt out had that charged and put it back in it cranks and if u jiggle the key sometimes it'll sound like it's gonna catch but never does. i thought about how they sayed that the ignition went out cause of the amount of power that was being shoved through it and it's the only thing i can think of that would be causing this crank no start

 

there is fuel in the machine?
ck spark at a plug?
ck Ignition Fuse under hood

 

the ignition switch gets really dirty inside itself- which could lead to resistance and power probs = burning of switch contacts = replacement

is it a 99?
if so ck if it ever had the recall ignition switch completed-`fixed`
on your www.owner.acura.com account under recalls
or ask dealer to run VIN for you
`acura care` during the week is 1 800 382 2238x5 they are the master info center on recalls

 

when trying to start do you see the Green key in the cluster light up or flashing?

 

yes i did see the green key light all start up gauges came on

 

im not sure if it blinked though i need to go back over to her and check that

 

immobilizer light blinking on all keys

 

YES...bash the steering wheel and it should start.

 

....or pop the steering column cover and jiggle the wires, I'm on my 3rd switch and this is how I start the car every now and then when it wont turn over. Going with after market next time.

 

If its blinking then the immobilizer is bad. It should stay solid while starting. If it blinks its not reading and which is why it cranks and cranks but not starts

 

what do i replace when it comes to the immobilizer
i cant believe that my switch and the immobilizer decided to shit out on me at the same time im in a automotive program so i have the all data sheets to change my ignition switch but have no clue what to do about the immoblizer and if i have to go ripping apart the steering column id like to do it all at the same time

 

what happend with cking on full battery?

any aftermarket alarm?

data sheets to change switch = tooooo funny,,,see the diy

 

IF your car cranked (with a flashing green key) but didnt start your ignition switch didnt shit out on you its the immobilizer not reading the key (or a ecu issue as that is where the security chip is located)

 

Check your grounds, did you undo any replacing the radiator? Battery may be shit as well.

 

...check your main relay as well.

 

If it cranks normal speed but doesnt start and has a flashing green key high odds its the immobilizer

 

my big bro went over and was messing with the car he jiggled the wires on the steering and managed to get it to start for about ten mins so i think its the ignition im gonna replace it tom ill let u guys know what happends

 

Sounds like something that happened to my 99TL. Ignition replaced. Been good last 6mths. Waiting for your update.

 

well i replaced the ignition switch and it started trying to catch more i got her to run turns out she has a blown head gasket the ignitions switch did need to be replaced all the solder points were melted in diff positions than there were supposed to be and the plastic was starting to melt. cars at the shop now getting the head gaskets timing belt and and all the other gaskets and seals and a water pump i should have her back this friday good as knew. thank u guys for all ur help