no start / crank : troubleshoot the ignition switch

[@noname9935]

This is the best tutorial I've found on how to do this. It's straight to the point, with no bs. If a guy is fixing the ignition that guy is having a bad day. Thank you man!

[@mandolorian1176]

Spent 138 bucks on a new battery last night after work, (Needed replaced anyway). I was able to start the no crank jeep and drive after that. Wake up this morning and it wouldn't start again. Tried your trick of turning the key for a few seconds. Lit up like normal. Need a new starter. Thanks!!

[@manuelitom7217]

Having the exact same problem on my 2006 dodge ram

[@nope5481]

Off topic. But right off the bat... My dude uses a fold out knife/screw driver like a CHAMP. I already trust this Man.

[@adamnevarez6447]

We

[@runnsheeprunn9828]

Us 😅😂

[@KaizenSteelDrums]

Thank god for youtube! Thanks for the video. I almost wasted $40 on a new ignition switch then discovered it was a bad 40amp fuse. We'll see how it goes. Good luck everybody.

[@tonydewayneburkholder8222]

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[@jackofalltrades5904]

How did you know which one it was?. Please help.

[@esemiklo5833]

Straight to the point and very easy to understand,thank you.

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

battery good, battery connections good, starter fuse good, starter relay good, neutral safety switch good, then if no clicking, ignition switch bad, if clicking, then starter is bad.

[@clipnclap4256]

So I here literally one quick tap in steering column, or behind, when I go to crank then nothing. I've checked all the above. Just don't know if it's starter or switch

[@fredrikkarlsson3318]

not always that simple

[@neilwilliams5814]

Awesome video. Thanks so much. I wish I new half as much as you do! Why does my starter run off the car but not on the car? 2006 Impala LT 3.9 automatic. New battery and cables. When I turn the key to the run position, nothing happens(no noise or clicking). There is power from the ignition switch to the starter. No shorts and no damaged wires and all connectors are clean and tight.

[@firefistluffy4607]

Neil Williams i have the same problem

[@neilwilliams8608]

I fixed my problem. The starter was so old and worn that, it runs off of the car but, not on the car. The starter was so bad that, it did not have enough power to turn the fly wheel but, enough power to run w/o a heavy load. Also, make sure everything is clean before you put the starter back because, if you don't, you will not have a good ground which, will cause loss of power from the starter. I hope this helps.

[@firefistluffy4607]

Neil Williams mine is weird I take the starter out then put it back in and it turns on it'll run a few days then it won't turn on at all again. It's tricky because of that. I took the starter to a few shops they say it's good so I'm not sure.

[@neilwilliams8608]

I had mine tested at 2 different auto parts stores and they told me mine was good to. A mechanic at a dealer told me that, a starter will show good voltage or power but, when the starter is under torque(trying to turn the flywheel), it loses it's power because, the starter is so old and worn, it will not hold under pressure. When tested, the starter showed the correct voltage but, as soon as I put it under torque, it wouldn't turn the flywheel. The starter will hold voltage(power) but, cannot give the correct voltage(power) to turn the flywheel. I hope this explains it a little better. Hope this helps. ([e-mail]) Let me know what happened.

[@firefistluffy4607]

Neil Williams thanks man I'll see about getting a new starter to try and fix the issue.

[@neilwilliams8608]

My son has a 2000 Mercedes S500 V-8. A so called mechanic told him it would cost $2000 to fix it. He said that there is no power to the ignition switch.Can't he trace the power source? It could be just a fuse or a relay or, even a bad ignition switch!? I wish I knew 1/2 as much as you do. Awesome video. Thanks a lot.

[@adamskead8859]

He's an idiot those Mercedes are endless money pits they look nice but have a ton of problems

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

if car starts and then dies, ignition switch is bad. check the fuse, relay, neutral safety switch first and also battery connections [very important, sometimes loose and corroded]

[@IdeaManTastic]

Very cool demonstration. I learned from it. Thanks.

[@billykyser679]

I have a 2010 ford focus when i put key in switch to turn it wont start no crank i put my left hand to push on ignition switch then turn key it starts what can be the problem?

[@canoaslan1011]

the best, ive never seen this before, and will save alto of time and money

[@jesusalvarezsayula1784]

the wire that corresponds with the starter on my truck didn't light up when in the ignition position, could it be my starter or my switch? Thanks . great video by the way

[@shibbwun6761]

watch video

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

battery good, battery connections good, starter fuse good, starter relay good, neutral safety switch good, then if no clicking, ignition switch bad, if clicking, then starter is bad.

[@modeljetjuggernaut4864]

Ok. Hoping you can help. I have a 2002 Saturn S series. I dropped the cover plates and saw a connector with three wires; a red, a brown and a yellow. The ignition switch connector itself has like 28 wires spewing out of it, so I left those alone. The yellow wire makes the horn honk in any key position. The red wire does not make the light go on in any key position. The brown wire lights up only in accessories position. On crank, the two wires do no light up. Wondering if I even have the right connector? If the red wire didn't light up, that should point towards the ignition switch. I replaced it and same symptoms. Only noise I hear is the Power Window Relay making a single clicking noise. There is no starter relay that I can find. Anyways.. I now think it's the starter but I haven't ran a test light to it yet. Have to jack up the car just to get to the stupid thing.

[@markeatinnguud5469]

I'm tryna understand, I got l trouble w/ it.. My power locks don't work or nun wipers radio etc COMPLETELY dead, so its more than likely the ignition switch?

[@lashayjohnson2857]

Good video, the only thing about me is I'm to afraid of being shocked 😬⚡....lol.... that's why I don't even bother it but great info though👍.

[@syr01gallery]

hello sir, some days ago i was driving my car for one hour or maybe one and half like every other days normally, then i stoped in a parking and was talking to a friend of mine for a while. my car was on the gear and hand break also pulled up. i turned the engine and car jumped to forward and then turned of. after that i couldnt start the engine when i roll it then it starts with rolling and i can drive it as long as i want but with the switching i cant turn it on. can you plz give me advice what to do? Thanks

[@GoodShitRightMiroki]

Mn Emal Siar 3 weeks late but sounds like the starter

[@mikeanzarouth518]

Very good refresher on the ignition switch components and electronics, but if the problem lies within the mechanical tumbler for instance, a bent or weakened shaft will have you scratching your head? Huh what?

[@torianoevans]

WoW! Never knew that about holding for the starter. Great Video! Thanks

[@cfchrischris]

On some of these fords mid 90s if thjs happens , it could be caused by car alarm. If battery gets low, or if you change battery it thinks its being stolen. Look under dash very close to hood release. Youll find a valet switch. Put key in on position and hold button down fir 3 to 5 seconds and itll clear alarm and start up .

[@arrghleez]

how do i do a bypass with ignition key on gmc acadia 2007. I might need what you did with the resistance.

[@thegrindstone13]

How did you get around pushing in the clutch before starting it... O.o

[@xxsirmelioxx5278]

Mine does the same thing but you can take the key out when turned and it turns without the key? (Cadillac cts 2006) also it has security lock enabled. What could the issue be?

[@johnnysparkleface3096]

What if it's not the starter (on mine it's not, because I can start my car by bypassing with a piece of wire). So the question for me is how to deal with a bad ignition switch? Is this something I can do or am I going to have to pay a mechanic to fix this?

[@festusobi3162]

I don learn n i do understand am, nice work

[@MrBigg1995]

That is not necessarily a bad starter. You would still want to apply 12 volts directly to the starter and see how it responds. As for the ignition switch being bad or not you can use a jumper wire between the starter wire at the switch with the red battery wire at the switch and see if the start delay goes away.

[@jsportgarage7665]

Would a bad Ignition switch cause the vehicle to continuously blow the ignition fuse and having a no crank no start problem?

[@brendacardoza495]

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[@brendacardoza495]

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[@anthonyaponte2886]

I'm having the same problem

[@danr9584]

bad starter motor

[@xzx4020]

I’m not understanding why test the ignition switch if your vehicle cranks????

[@espantomato9773]

Great knowledge

[@johntagawa6390]

is the starter need to replace or the ignition switch?

[@MacAutoDiag]

What is an APC wire?

[@ROCKO633]

I've bought new ignition switch, new housing for it, New battery and still nothing, it all lights up but nothing happens when you turn the key, fuses look good

[@noyourawsome2lol979]

Have u tried cleaning battery terminals ?

[@treadhead]

MAYBE A BAD RELAY ???????

[@yakusee2680]

Same with mine. What is a relay ?

[@ROCKO633]

@@yakusee2680 Ended up the new Key had to be reprogrammed. Cost me almost $600 it had to be towed to a shop no one in my area would come out to where I was. Then the transmission came out again about 5 months later. I called the junk yard to come get it.

[@zerostrife5360]

Hi i was wondering what model & where you got your test light at?

[@jshunskey8909]

Thanks for sharing video. 👍 ❤️

[@teresalawless332]

got 05 ford the starter doesnt crank when turn key on

[@terryevans3358]

I have a 1971 Plymouth roadrunner. How do I check the ignition switch in the column. I have a new battery. Juice to the firewall. I can roll over the motor with a screwdriver at the starter relay. But the switch key seems dead.

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

if u hear clicking , ignition switch is good

[@exsxpx1]

I did this exact test on my car. I had 12 volts going to the switch but still had the intermittent starting issue. It turned out the problem was bad contacts in the ignition switch.

[@MrHengDoItAll]

I put key on portion 1 -2 and use Electric test for all wire , No light come out at all . no wire have power . do you have any idea what happening ?

[@joshuaparker5376]

Raksasok Heng did u figure it out?

[@scottthomas7792]

i have a 99 ford contour i put a new ignition in it turn key dont turn over got power to dash lights signals it has chip in old key for theft protection do i need a lock smith

[@luischavez1609]

Scott Thomas reprogram new key to ignition switch (you need a locksmith)

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

I think dealer will reprogram it [ I guess the cost will be more than 100$]

[@freddiewatkins5303]

Ive got 98ford Windstar and I lost the key and I punched the key asembly ,the alarm went off and now it won't turn over,bought a new stirring wheel ,new key and it still won't start the dang shop said they couldn't fix it unless I had a lot of money.is there anyway to put atoggle switch to by pass

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

it is better to check other mechanic[s]. does the first key had a anti-theft chip? in my opinion, toggle switch is possible but it is not a good idea.

[@evanleonardomirandacruz6031]

Could this explain no lights, no accessories, switch sounds, etc..?

[@USMC_BABE38]

2007 Nissan xterra will not start did this morning and it drove home and when I went to start it again it would not turn over again

[@gagankataria6551]

I don't have dash lights and car wont crank but have power to accessories, could it still be ignition switch? battery and all the fuses are ok.

[@deshaywoods1954]

Gagan Kataria i have same promblem

[@cinnamonspider101]

If it's no power to the dashboard cluster but you have a good battery and alternator it's most likely the ignition switch. Remove the plastic cover underneath the key ignition. Turn the key to the on position and then smack that little black box with a screwdriver or tool. If your dashboard cluster lights up and gets power you have a faulty ignition switch.

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

first check battery connection are loose/corroded?

[@SimplyASweetHeart]

I have a 2008 Buick lucrene I'm having the same problem first my lil engine light thing came on I drove it all day, got up the next morning it started I drove it all the way to auto zone so they could check my car see y light is on , guy stuck thingy in my car, said my car thingy that he stuck it in wasn't working ..I said ok I was going to take it to pep boys tryd to start it , it started then shut off , tryd a couple more times same thing , then tryd to start it take it out of park to try in drive real fast, same thing cut off in two seconds. .tryd this a couple more times then car stopped turning over all together , feul pump is ok fuses are fine starter is fine battery is fine ..I just can't figure it out you guys please help me! My radio works lights work dash lights dont work though, ac turns on ( blows hot air) and windows work! I dont know I'm so stressed out

[@rodriguezguery2164]

hey man, we are very happy to have you, hoping you could help as well;my ECM is fried out due to battery inserted the wrong way, I just received a new one shipped from the US to Chad but no electricity on the injectors when I tried to start it, what do I need to do, some guy tried to program the key but it is asking for pin code: It is a Chrysler 300, 2005 model, v6 3.5L, VIN 2C3KA53G77H611942. THANKS

[@Koukiisan]

you blew a mega fuse i think

[@brendacardoza495]

gxucj

[@neilwilliams8608]

You have to have re-programmed. Hope this helps.

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

some cars have ECM relay. possibly that is bad.

[@dannysa503]

I have a 97 sebring convertible. 2.5l. It doesn't start,crank,and nothing works in the car,no acc. It's dead completely like the battery was disconnected. The key turns all the way but I get nothing no interior lights,no dash lights, not radio,no clicks, . .just completely dead. All fuses are ok, and relays are OK. Any suggestions or ideas or routes I should take to figure out this problem. The car started just fine 4 days ago,after i replaced the battery. I started it 3 tines it was just fine. I Didn't touch the car for 4 days. When I tried to start it. I get nothing. Try to jump it with booster pack and nothing,no cranks, no clicks no accessories or lights in and out. Please help! ! anyone!! Thanks much for your video.

[@TheSonyjoseph]

hi mine is 2001 megane cabriolet, today i made a mistake,that while i reconnect the battery i connected wrong way.straight away there was a spark from the battery terminal and the in a fraction of seconds i removed the wire. then i connected the right way and tried to start the car, the car did not want to start up.it still carnking but not starting. checked all the fuses all are looks fine. NOTICED THAT THERE IS NO IMMOBILISER LIGHT,WHICH SUPPOSE TO BLINK. all other things are functional including the instrumental cluster. please help me. thanks

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

check the spark and fuel [check fuel pump relay first if all fuses are good]

[@ginnyhowe3250]

Got ford focus 2006 no start no crank gear shift won't move Just programmed fob due to antitheft light flashing when ignition is in on position....still nun...plz help

[@neilwilliams5814]

When I bench test the starter it runs fine but, will not engage while on the car. No noise or clicking. Just will not engage. All accessories work fine when the key is turned to the run position, accept the starter.

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

if battery and its connections are good, then no clicking means blown fuse, bad starter relay, bad neutral safety switch

[@danieljosephc1]

can you help me i cant even turn the key from after putting in my key it is like the wheel is locked but it is not

[@virtual_intel]

Bad ignition switch/lock assembly needs replacing. I had two old vehicles of differing models have such a issue. Key wouldn't turn at all, steering wheel was also locked on one no matter what I tried to do to release it (Tried all the wheel unlock tricks in the book). The new ignition switch/lock will come with a new key of course and replace your old key. So make certain not to throw the old one away if you need it to open up your car doors with it. I hope this helps. I didn't do the repair myself. I had to take it to my local mechanic who specializes in electrical automotive repair. I just don't trust any other mechanics with such issues.

[@virtual_intel]

If you don't have such a mechanic in your area, you're best bet is to take it to the dealership. As this sort of repair could be very difficult depending on the type of year/model vehicle you own. It will be pricey if so, but at least you'll get the job done right!

[@adolf453]

I have to turn the steering wheel to the side for my car to start. Not sure why.

[@skytaylor3570]

I have a 96 Chevy blazer 4.3 when I turn the ignition switch over it does nothing lights come motor don't turn over can I run a push button on it

[@214oc9]

what was your fix? my 2002 escape is doing this... i put the key in to start it and it does nothing. new battery new starter new alternator new water pump. all lights in dash work all interior lights work radio works headlights and brake lights work. what coyld be the problem.

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

[ if no clicking ] first check the ground, then starter fuse, starter relay, neutral safety switch. if all are good, then ignition switch could be bad

[@esperanzavalerdi3073]

My steering wheel locked and it wont unlock even by slowly turning steering wheel it wont let me turn key

[@virtual_intel]

Take it to a mechanic and get him to change out the ignition switch/lock. He will provide you with new car keys when done, so make certain that you save the old key especially if you need it to unlock your car doors. I mentioned this to someone up above who experienced this same issue. I had it happen on my 1998 Nissan Altima years back. I did everything in the book to try to unlock the wheel. Just a bad ignition switch/lock. Good luck on getting the right mechanic to fix it. I had to tow it to mine due to such an issue as well. Hope this info helps.

[@nizar1000]

It's magic : 0 ,,,,,, Thx

[@staceylaughlin1364]

I put my key in the ignition but it won't turn does that mean I have to by a new ignition switch please help me

[@markw4692]

Adjust the steering wheel a little to the left and right, then try again...repeat if necessary.

[@mouzon9358]

2013 Chevy Silverado truck cranks drive for a while lights start jumping on dash board door locks start going crazy get home turn it off want crank back wait about 45minutes fire right up keeps doing the same thing what could be the problem

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

change your alternator

[@christravis481]

Good video

[@snapshot8006]

Fiat 500 after a series of no start issues with the car..it would turn over then sputter and sneeze*.but..no start..cleaned and checked all earth grounds and ..no start..charged battery..no start..then it started once..started very strong..then after shut off no crank no start..Thinking it was a ground issue on the starter ,I ran a separate ground to starter then to block then to battery..then bought a new starter and installed..starts once then no start..I think I will next look at the contacts in the ignition switch next..hopefully that is where this issue originated. .pain in the but. ..this was never this complicated so much in the past..now you need a PhD and engineering degree to do anything *

[@LeRoyhenry76]

what about for a 94 mercury sable???

[@blackopal3138]

Thank you

[@Raider24]

Can a faulty ignition switch drain the battery?

[@Raider24]

I had an after market remote starter and a after market car alarm that was draining my battery. .

[@Raider24]

RunPoo1 I wasn't being used and never new I had it when I bought the car and my battery was draining till finally I had to get it checked and the mechanic gutted all that stuff out and now my car is fine

[@brendacardoza495]

+Evan Cooper g

[@im7401]

Wow I like the starter trick. Is that a dodgy solenoid or a dodgy trigger on the starter that causes the delay.

[@brendacardoza495]

ckus

[@cinnamonspider101]

My ignition switch you have to smack with something to get power to the vehicle after the key is turned to the on position.

[@abumannocchi8048]

Good videp

[@im7401]

Thank you for the informative video. Can anyone please help. My battery voltage is 12.67v and when i start the engine the voltage does not seem to change. When I checked the voltage from the leads without being connected to the battery it was over 18v. Is this a bad Rectifier/ Regulaor on the alternator. Could a fuse be blown. So battery does not seem to charge. I cannot start the engine using the ignition key. I have a 25hp mariner efi cdi elpt. The tilt switch is also totally non responsive. I have come accross people with a similar problem who changed a fuse and problem solved. But where do I find the fuse. I can start the engine no problem with the pull cord on the flywheel and engine runs without a hitch.

[@themans3584]

Ian O Sullivan get a another car.lol

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

Rectifier/ Regulator is in the starter or outside? if inside, replace starter, if outside, only Rectifier/ Regulator will be needed to replace

[@schoolboy405]

my vehicle will not start. sometimes it will. when it doesn't the key gets stuck in the ACC. spot, and everything just dies. no lights no radio nothing. what could it be

[@Stroyer13]

ignition switch

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

same view, ignition switch

[@samcastro7654]

What’s that little pen?

[@slept-on_SP]

Continuity test light

[@aychingao]

I had some mates that used to hit the starter with a tool underneath the car to wake it up

[@DefinitelyDanny]

I have a 06 Suzuki forenza it just died one day out of nowhere all the lights came on in the dash and the car shut off while I was driving got it towed home tried to start it all it does is crank won't turn over..

[@deonnewton4991]

Danny C your serpentine belt broke

[@DefinitelyDanny]

Deon Newton no it's okay still on tight

[@deonnewton4991]

Danny C how the alternator out?

[@DefinitelyDanny]

Deon Newton no it has spark gas but just cranks won't turn over

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

if it has spark and gas then timing belt is out or compression is low. the other possibility is that injectors are bad. you did not mention about the codes.

[@firhatabdkadir5799]

Kalau infini saya distater tidak bisa hidup

[@lashirapettiford6144]

what if you had to put a whole new steering column in and it still won't start

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

it is a complex situation. only top class mechanic can answer.

[@MahbubAhsan]

No power to ignition, fusses are ok on battery and in engine and fascia boxes, earth volt drops good, found no power to ignition switch, drives perfect by temporary live from fuse box... please advice what is the issue here and what could be the solution ?

[@FilthySwagProduction]

Mine takes like 1-2 seconds then it starts right away and I replaced the starter can it be the ignition switch

[@exsxpx1]

yes

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

I guess fuel filter is bad

[@TheGameGodess]

I have a Lexus sc 400 92 won’t crank won’t start

[@royal1199]

great fucking video! simply great! thank you sir.

[@brendacardoza495]

said a xjdidczkf

[@darrenmetts7477]

I’m not about to do all this

[@swaggerboy740]

I love u so much will u Marry me I love u lol u helped me Haha I'm back on the road yayyyyyy

[@dbz739921]

If that is a gasoline motor and not a diesel you got much bigger problems and just a starter

[@russcourtney2798]

This didn’t work for me. Car still wouldn’t start

[@johnminshell6532]

Intermittent turn no Crank no sound , wait a few seconds try 1-3 times again , starts up runs normal to next Maybe a week or so . Any Ideas..

[@Bigjay88888]

i changed my starter cause it would crank then die put the new one in it did the same thing changed the battery now when i turn it nothing happens

[@quintinlalau3548]

Did you ever figure this out? I'm having the same problem

[@Billiesuelazaro]

J Rob same issue. Changed the battery and now jeep won't even crank over.

[@virtual_intel]

Wow sounds like a really bad issue. Did you get it fixed? did you take it to a mechanic to get the issue sorted out? and what was the outcome if so. My vehicle is slowly but surely having similar issues, but it took a while for it to get how it is now. So I'm assuming yours took a long time as well, showing minor indications of such issues then after a while it got like this. I'm wondering if it could be a engine malfunction, since you changed out much of the things that generally could cause your problem. If it was something like a relay, or ignition switch I don't think it would take mine this long to get as bad as it is now. As my past ignition switch problems were a one time event, and the key wouldn't turn at all.

[@virtual_intel]

My problem might be a faulty engine even though it drives really great once I manage to get it to crank over. As I watched another video on a possible starter issue and the guy who made such a video pointed out my exact trouble. Mine clicks once after trying to turn the key to get the ignition started, then I get nothing. No crank, just a single click noise. I need to push the brakes and do it like 3 or 4 times turning the key to get the ignition to start. Sometimes after the car has been running for a while. I don't need to do anything but turn the key. My issue could also be a bad starter, but according to that guy he pointed out the engine to be at fault in my situation. I hope not though. If I had the money to get it fixed I would take it to my expert mechanic, as he specializes in electrical issues on vehicles. I'm sure he would nail the issue down almost immediately especially after a little trouble shooting.

[@MUHAMMADKHAN-pe7ez]

if car starts and then dies, first possibility is bad ignition switch if there ARE no codes

[@red666A]

ewwww! Dirty carpet.