Does not start dashboard lights do not turn on

2002 ISUZU RODEO

149,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

MASE HOL

MEMBER
2 POSTS

My car tries to start when I switch from neutral to drive. When I turn the key nothing happens but radio works fine windows are fine but dashboard lights don't come on

Mar 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM

KASEKENNY

✓Experienced Mechanic
18,907 POSTS

Sounds like we have an ignition switch issue but the way to test this is to check voltage at the starter.

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

I attached the wiring diagram below for us to check voltage at the starter. Here is a guide that will help with doing this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

We need to have 12 volts on both wires when the key is in the on position. If you have 0 on the black white wire then we need to go back in the system until we find where we have voltage. Let me know if you have questions with this.

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Mar 27, 2021 at 12:50 AM

MASE HOL

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We have replaced the ignition switch all together. We also replaced the ECM. The way this all started at first was I hit a pothole and the car just bogged out. Ever since then nothing works right.

Mar 27, 2021 at 1:08 AM

KASEKENNY

✓Experienced Mechanic
18,907 POSTS

How big was the pot hole? Can you get a video of what this is doing when you try to start it?

Do you hear a click from the starter?

Mar 27, 2021 at 11:42 AM

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