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Old 10-11-16, 08:04 PM
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Car tries to start in accessories

out of the blue my car decides to start when I turn the key in accessories. What could this be I have an rx7 fd it was starting fine the other day.
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Bad ignition switch.
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ive done a wire tuck could i have possibly have wires that are crossed or something?
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Originally Posted by filoralph
ive done a wire tuck could i have possibly have wires that are crossed or something?
Only if you crossed the starter wire with an accessory wire. Unlikely, but possible.
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do you know what other ignition switch is compatible with the FD as where i am from there is not alot of rx7s here and i cant seem to find any second hand online either
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Originally Posted by filoralph
ive done a wire tuck could i have possibly have wires that are crossed or something?
If the problem is a wiring one you would think it would be occurring very near the steering wheel column.
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