A few days ago I was in my car when I saw a spark down by the ignition switch. The car continued to run, but I didn't want to risk anything so I turned it off immediately and looked to see what could have caused it. Well, I discovered that one of the wires coming off my ignition switch (black with yellow stripe) had become frayed/exposed, and appeared to have shorted across to ground. I unplugged the ignition switch, repaired the wire, and tested the resistances with a multimeter per the TSRM. They were out of spec, so I ordered a replacement switch. While waiting for the new switch to arrive I decided to check all of my fuses just to make sure that they were ok. They all checked out, so I was hopeful that when my new part arrived the car would start and run like it had before that spark.
Well, the part arrived today, so I checked it to make sure it was the right one, it matched the worn out switch exactly. So I plugged it in and the car still won't start, or even turn to the accessory position. When I put the key in with the door open, the buzzer sounds, but when I turn the key, the car does absolutely nothing. No gauges, no radio, no clock. Also, my power locks stopped working at the same time.
I was curious if it could be a security system issue, since I have the factory alarm hooked up, so I armed it with the key in the passenger door, and opened the driver door, and the alarm went off. When I tried to put the key in the ignition to disarm the horn, nothing again. However, when I relocked/unlocked with the passenger door the alarm turned right off.
I really need this car to be running again since the weather is set to turn bad here in OK again in a couple of days, so if anyone can help point me in the right direction I would be eternally grateful.
Well, the part arrived today, so I checked it to make sure it was the right one, it matched the worn out switch exactly. So I plugged it in and the car still won't start, or even turn to the accessory position. When I put the key in with the door open, the buzzer sounds, but when I turn the key, the car does absolutely nothing. No gauges, no radio, no clock. Also, my power locks stopped working at the same time.
I was curious if it could be a security system issue, since I have the factory alarm hooked up, so I armed it with the key in the passenger door, and opened the driver door, and the alarm went off. When I tried to put the key in the ignition to disarm the horn, nothing again. However, when I relocked/unlocked with the passenger door the alarm turned right off.
I really need this car to be running again since the weather is set to turn bad here in OK again in a couple of days, so if anyone can help point me in the right direction I would be eternally grateful.