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Problem With My Ignition Switch?

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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Problem With My Ignition Switch?

So I've have had 85 iroc-z for a few months now. Yesterday I decided to see if my rear defroster worked and the entire car died out. I had no power to my steering column but my interior lights, headlights, and rear hatch still work. I turned off the defroster and the car starter just fine. I went to pull out of my parking spot today and it died as soon as I put it in drive. No power to my gauges, windows, or ignition.

I checked the fuses and none of them look burned out. Maybe something shorted with my ignition switch? Also, only the driver side power lock works but that may have been pre-existing. I'm honestly lost
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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From: Mooresville NC
Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE
Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄
Transmission: 765R4
Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56
Lost In Space (Parking Space)

Using a voltmeter or test light (the type for testing for voltage, not a continuity tester) probe the red wire at the firewall connector pin A4.

It doesn’t matter what position the key is in.

Is there power there?


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