I just went to start my Escort and the dash lights and radio lit up as they should when I turned the key, then just a click and then nothing.
Now, when I turn on the four-way flashers, there is just a weird buzzing/clicking sound in the fuse area with no blinkers. Press the horn, and I get a click in a relay (or whatever) down in the fuse area.
I pulled the column covers off, and popped the wiring end of the ignition switch out so I could operate it with a screwdriver. Can get the dash lights and radio to light up occasionally (with wiggling), but when I turn the switch full on to the START position, all lights dim and nothing happens... except maybe a faint click down around the starter.
Also, when I turn on the headlights with the 'key' (screwdriver) in any position... no light just a faint click down around the fuse area. My dome light works fine, though, if that makes any difference.
I ASSUMED the ignition switch is the culprit here, but the horn and four-ways and headlights not working is what's throwing me. Can anybody shed some light on this?
Now, when I turn on the four-way flashers, there is just a weird buzzing/clicking sound in the fuse area with no blinkers. Press the horn, and I get a click in a relay (or whatever) down in the fuse area.
I pulled the column covers off, and popped the wiring end of the ignition switch out so I could operate it with a screwdriver. Can get the dash lights and radio to light up occasionally (with wiggling), but when I turn the switch full on to the START position, all lights dim and nothing happens... except maybe a faint click down around the starter.
Also, when I turn on the headlights with the 'key' (screwdriver) in any position... no light just a faint click down around the fuse area. My dome light works fine, though, if that makes any difference.
I ASSUMED the ignition switch is the culprit here, but the horn and four-ways and headlights not working is what's throwing me. Can anybody shed some light on this?
Apr 15, 2009 at 8:46 PM
