Ignition switch installed in incorrect position?

Tiny
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  • 2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER
  • 2.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
The ignition switch was installed in incorrect position so when I attempted to turn the car off by the key it did not turn off the car. A friend of mine decided to pull the electrical harness from the back of the ignition switch off to turn the car off, but in doing so also pulled the ignition switch out the cylinder as well. After attempting to install the ignition switch back into the car correctly the car would not do anything when the key was turned, no auxiliary lights, no a sound from the car when the key was turned. Thinking it was the switch I ordered a new one, but the same issues were happening with the new switch installed. I would also like to note that my headlights, brake lights, dash lights, windows, or A/C don't work. The radio works and the yellow cluster lights that show the time work when opening the door and the rear and front trunk lids work. I can lock and unlock the doors manually with the key in the door and can also roll the driver side window up and down using the key in the door manually. I have checked all fuses, and none are blown, battery is at 12.8v, tested starter seems to be working fine. The only thing I haven't checked are the main fusible links or the fuse in the immobilizer. I'm lost at this point any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Monday, October 30th, 2023 AT 7:00 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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There are two red/wht wires which are power the ignition switch by the A4 80-amp fuse in the main fuse panel, you should have power at the A4 fuse because it is right from the battery.

Here are the wiring diagrams and a guide to help test for power at the fuse and ignition wire feeds:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, October 30th, 2023 AT 12:22 PM

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