wierd problem

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by amsjsj, Dec 2, 2003.

  1. amsjsj

    amsjsj Guest

    My friend has an 1987 CRX SI, he has a problem with cranking the car up. He
    said when he cranks it over he has to hold the key cranked over for the
    engine to stay on, once he lets go it shuts off. He tried taking the
    carburator off and the car still did the same thing. What could be the
    problem?
     
    amsjsj, Dec 2, 2003
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  2. amsjsj

    Randolph Guest

    Ignition switch, without a doubt.
     
    Randolph, Dec 2, 2003
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  3. amsjsj

    amsjsj Guest

    so it needs to be replaced?

     
    amsjsj, Dec 2, 2003
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  4. amsjsj

    Randolph Guest

    You might be able to get it to work for a short time with contact
    cleaner etc., but a replacement is the long term cure.
     
    Randolph, Dec 2, 2003
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  5. amsjsj

    Norman Koller Guest

    It could also be the ballast resistor. I'm not sure what the setup for
    the ballast is on that car, but a blown resistor will cause this problem.

    If the resistor is accessible, check for resistance across it. If it is
    completely open, replace it.

    Norm
     
    Norman Koller, Dec 3, 2003
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