what's this thing called?

82 GT · 11-22-2001, 01:45 PM

Here is what happens: Sometimes when I go to start the car I get nothing(no cranking at all). I wait a few minutes and it starts up just fine. I did notice that when it won't start that I don't hear that humming sound from under the seat. What is that thing called in case I need a new one? Isn't like a fuel pump relay?
Would that case the engine to not even crank at all?
The other day after I did get it to start, all the idiot lights were flashing as I was driving(low gas,oil,check engine etc.)
Oh, BTW this is happening on my '88GT
Does anyone know what is going on with all that?

PKRWUD · 11-22-2001, 01:50 PM

Sounds like a bad ignition switch to me.

Take care,
-Chris

Unit 5302 · 11-22-2001, 02:43 PM

I would agree with PKRWUD on that. Ignition switch is a pretty good bet.

2FastLX · 11-22-2001, 02:55 PM

I have the exact same problem. I checked everything but the switch so far. I'm getting ready to swap to an 89 tilt column so I haven't bothered yet, but I do know it's either the ignition switch or the security alarm disabling my key switch.

82 GT · 11-22-2001, 07:51 PM

That makes sense but what would cause all the warning lights to flash?
Do I have to go through all the same bull as I did on my '82 to replace the ignition switch like pulling the steering wheel and all that crap? I guess what I am asking is: Are they still mounted like they always have been?

robertwigton · 11-22-2001, 09:32 PM

Newer style Ford columes much easier to work with!I think you'll
need some "tamper"proof(like any thing is??!)Torks bits to change it.I would also check net.safe swicth by clutch pedal.
That might have some thing to do with it not starting,as for the lites wigging out? Idoknow!May want to check all battery cont.+
check Alt out put.I had my Escort doing some strange #@$! just be for my Alt take a shtt,It was charging real just before.

82 GT · 11-22-2001, 10:57 PM

Well now I think it's the battery because tonight I drove to the store and back and when I got back home I turned the key off and back on to see if it would start again and nothing happened again. I then noticed that I had no headlights or anything electrical, not even the horn worked.
It was dark and late and I didn't feel like messing around with it then. I'll check the battery tomorrow. It almost has to be the battery now.

exgmguy · 11-23-2001, 09:39 AM

Older alarms can act up like this sometimes.

82 GT · 11-23-2001, 02:42 PM

I don't have an alarm system.

11-22-2001, 01:45 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	what's this thing called? Here is what happens: Sometimes when I go to start the car I get nothing(no cranking at all). I wait a few minutes and it starts up just fine. I did notice that when it won't start that I don't hear that humming sound from under the seat. What is that thing called in case I need a new one? Isn't like a fuel pump relay? Would that case the engine to not even crank at all? The other day after I did get it to start, all the idiot lights were flashing as I was driving(low gas,oil,check engine etc.) Oh, BTW this is happening on my '88GT Does anyone know what is going on with all that? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

11-22-2001, 01:50 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Sounds like a bad ignition switch to me. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-22-2001, 02:55 PM	#4
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I have the exact same problem. I checked everything but the switch so far. I'm getting ready to swap to an 89 tilt column so I haven't bothered yet, but I do know it's either the ignition switch or the security alarm disabling my key switch. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

11-22-2001, 07:51 PM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	That makes sense but what would cause all the warning lights to flash? Do I have to go through all the same bull as I did on my '82 to replace the ignition switch like pulling the steering wheel and all that crap? I guess what I am asking is: Are they still mounted like they always have been? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

11-22-2001, 09:32 PM	#6
robertwigton Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: orlando,fl USA Posts: 44	Ign. switch Newer style Ford columes much easier to work with!I think you'll need some "tamper"proof(like any thing is??!)Torks bits to change it.I would also check net.safe swicth by clutch pedal. That might have some thing to do with it not starting,as for the lites wigging out? Idoknow!May want to check all battery cont.+ check Alt out put.I had my Escort doing some strange #@$! just be for my Alt take a shtt,It was charging real just before. __________________ 89'LX 5.oh.BBK shortys,no cats Flow masters w/Dumps,Crane Cam(Top secert) MSD 6AL,Blaster coil,Motor sport 9mm wires,under drive pulleys,no smog timming @ 16 deg,K&N,70 mm maf, Pro5.0shifter,Home made frame con. south side lift bars,3.73 bald @#! tires(2 on rear!)Sony C-D and Rockford fasgate rear,w/sony explode 5 1/2 in front.

11-22-2001, 02:43 PM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I would agree with PKRWUD on that. Ignition switch is a pretty good bet.

11-22-2001, 10:57 PM	#7
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	ignition switch Well now I think it's the battery because tonight I drove to the store and back and when I got back home I turned the key off and back on to see if it would start again and nothing happened again. I then noticed that I had no headlights or anything electrical, not even the horn worked. It was dark and late and I didn't feel like messing around with it then. I'll check the battery tomorrow. It almost has to be the battery now. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

11-23-2001, 09:39 AM	#8
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	Older alarms can act up like this sometimes. __________________ 1988 Mustang GT stock bottom 302, C4 10.9 @ 128 with 8 psi of Novi 1000 boost!----STOLEN 1989 Mustang notchback Warmed up 306 with a Procharger.

11-23-2001, 02:42 PM	#9
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I don't have an alarm system. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

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