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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: BazaJT on 25 June 2021, 16:54:08

Title: Failing switch?
Post by: BazaJT on 25 June 2021, 16:54:08
Sometimes[only infrequently at present]when the engine has been running and then turned off when you go to restart it turning the key produces nothing,no engine turning ,no click from starter or anything.Remove the ignition key and re-insert it with a bit of an extra push as though you're trying to push the key further in and it starts straight away.Is this a sign the ignition switch is beginning to fail?If that is the case could that have any impact on the speedo/rev counter as these sometimes don't work but when not working and turning engine off the rev counter needle will flutter for several seconds and then sometimes stop showing something like 250 revs or it will sit properly at the bottom of the dial.Or is that a separate issue and to do with the instrument cluster itself?
Title: Re: Failing switch?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 June 2021, 17:50:33
Wait a bit longer between key positions rather simply slamming it to crank ;)
Title: Re: Failing switch?
Post by: grifter on 27 June 2021, 23:02:41
Might be the key barrel as opposed to switch. Found my key was a bit sticky, not turning just when putting key in, and got graphite powder, worked a treat, now put it in my cavy ignition lock & house front lock door as well!
Title: Re: Failing switch?
Post by: BazaJT on 28 June 2021, 14:12:16
Key has always turned easily-still does-and when starting it I always pause to let warning lights go out before turning it to full start position.
Title: Re: Failing switch?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 June 2021, 14:44:15
Mine used to do it occasionally, and I put it down to the immobiliser resetting.  ;)
Title: Re: Failing switch?
Post by: BazaJT on 28 June 2021, 21:01:08
There could be something to that idea too. :y