Why would a car be completely dead?
This is usually due to battery failure, which is due to something being left on and causing the battery to drain. The failure of the car to start could also be due to poor connections, damaged battery terminals, or a bad or dead battery.
What causes faulty ignition switch?
Worn switch contacts, temperature problems, or broken springs; can all cause the ignition switch to fail, preventing you from starting your car. On the road, poor ignition switch contacts could shut the engine off while driving, which could be dangerous.
What happens if there is no power to the ignition switch?
If fuse is good check for power being available at the ignition switch connector. If no power there, check wiring between PDC and the ignition switch-if power is up to the switch, but nothing happens with key on, no dash or warning lights, then could have a bad ignition switch. It just sounds like a maxi-fuse has blown, or a bad fusible link.
Where does the power to the ignition go?
Also doesn’t the ignition power run through the ignition Fuse in the 2nd row of the fuse block first or does it run through the ignition switch then down to the fuse block? The ignition switch is at the base of the steering column, on top, and has a huge plug with a number of 10 AWG wires going to it.
What happens if you have an incorrect ignition code?
The chip in the key transmits a specific code, of which there are millions. If this code matches the ones programmed into the vehicle, engine starting is enabled. An incorrect key code, such as from an unprogrammed key or damaged key, would prevent engine starting. Code “confusion,” such as having multiple keys can also occur, preventing ignition.
Is there no power to the dash or ignition?
The problem I’m having with it is I have no power to the dashboard or ignition (turn key and nothing happens…no dash lights and no starter kick).