Ignition lights on thats all

Ozzieneon · Post by **Ozzieneon** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:41 pm

Car was running fine then parked it went to reverse it dash lights come on thats it starter doesnt crank? Batterys fine.

Post by **occasional demons** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:47 pm

Do the head lights work? Radio? Or is it only the lights like the CEL (Check Engine Light)

Have you checked the battery terminals for corrosion/tightness?

Ozzieneon · Post by **Ozzieneon** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:54 pm

Everthing works headlights radio turn key lights dont dim just wont crank?

Post by **occasional demons** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:10 pm

Under the hood, in the fuse box, swap the horn relay for the starter relay.

If that doesn't work, have someone crank the ign to start, while touching the starter relay to see if it clicks. If it isn't clicking, the Range sensor/ neutral safety switch may be bad, or the shifter is not moving the shift lever on the trans correctly. I am assuming you have an automatic. (ATX)

The solenoid on the starter could also be bad. A tap with a hammer, if you can reach it, might get it to crank, but if that does it, a new starter is something you might consider.

Ozzieneon · Post by **Ozzieneon** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:23 pm

Swapped out the horn relay for starter it runs so problem is?

nerox · Post by **nerox** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:32 am

Defective relay (sticking open) you'll need a new relay. i think theyre like $10 or less.

You'll probably find your horn now dosent work coz thats where the fault relay is now located

Post by **occasional demons** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:01 am