Starts and shuts off, instrument cluster not working

1999 NISSAN MAXIMA
180,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WAYNELEE
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When starting holding key in start position 15 to 20 seconds after it starts it will stay running.Nothing on instrument panel works.took car to dealer they had it more than a week they could not find the problem.
May 18, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Did they check the ignition switch? That is the most common issue for this problem. I replace dozens of these switches for the delay in starting.

I attached diagrams for the starting system as well as the ignition switch.

Do you have a test light or volt meter to do some testing when this issue happens?

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Roy
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May 18, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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