Your cars ignition switch is one of the many important
parts of your car and is found on most every car and truck. It is generally
found on the steering column, just behind the ignition lock cylinder. These two
components work together to start the car. When the ignition switch is on it
provides power to various parts of the system while the key is being turned. The
ignition switch is used to activate powers to the fuel system, ignition
system and the engine. This occurs in three steps. Motorists might begin to
experience problems with their ignition the more it is turned on. A bad
ignition switch will start to show signs that there might be a problem. There
is very little that can be done if you go on driving your car with a bad
ignition. What will occur is that it will give you a sense of security once the
car eventually starts. Many people ignore the signs that there is a problem
until it is too late. We are writing this article so that you are not one of
these people who ignore the problem until it is too late. If you wait to
address the problem it could result in your car catching on fire, your ending
up stranded, or your need to have a new battery installed. At Quick Barberton
Locksmith in Barberton, Ohio, we advise our customers of these issues
regularly. Here are some of the symptoms you should pay close attention to.
Car Stalling
This is something that shouldn’t be ignored. If
you feel your car stalling, perhaps there is a problem with the ignition
switch. This occurs when the car is actually operating. The switch might shut
off power that is going to your fuel system and the ignition and this is what
will make your engine to stall. Depending on the problem, you may or may not be
able to start your engine again once you have turned off the car.
Starts and Stalls
Perhaps you were able to get your car to start
but later the ignition switch starts to fail. This is usually when it is in the
on position. When it is failing you will be able to start the engine but it
will quickly fail and begin to stall. The ignition switch may initially supply
power to the fuel pump while it is being cranked up. This will allow your car
to turn on but will fail the moment you place it in the drive position. When
your car starts and stalls, this is another sign that your car is experiencing
an ignition issue.
Vehicle Features Affected
When your ignition is failing you, it will begin
to manifest itself in other parts of your car. You may experience problems with
your radio, your ac, lights, console and locking. If you hope in the car and
these things are not working, this could be a sign that you’re experiencing a
problem with your ignition switch. While these are also issues that can
manifest themselves if there are wiring or fuse problems, we would have to make
a complete inspection of your vehicle to make this determination.
Dangers of Bad Ignition
When an ignition switch interrupts your driving,
you could lose power and this could happen without notice. If you have a switch
with corroded terminals heat can build up and this could cause an electrical
fire. Have you ever driven down the street and seen a car on fire? In many
cases, it had something to do with their ignition. When there is a starter
circuit with a bad switch, it can create a runaway starter. This can create a
problem with your motor overheating, which will eventually cause a problem with
your battery, eventually damaging it.
