Intermittent ECU Electrical Power Loss

***ZGN*** · 03-20-2011, 03:58 PM

We'll I have not been able to make it fail again.

Troubleshooting a problem thats gone is difficult. I hate to make it up to DGRR or on the way and have it fail again.

Guess I'll just have to drive it until it quits again.

Pete_89T2 · 03-20-2011, 04:42 PM

I agree it sounds like a bad connection internal to the ignition switch. After checking the wiring per the FSM, if it all checks out OK, I would just go buy a new ignition switch to install or just keep handy for the inevitable.

BTW, if you're in the habit of hanging a bunch of extra keys & stuff on your key ring it can shorten the useful life of most ignition switches. The extra hanging weight combined with the shock & vibration from driving tend to wear them out faster.

03-20-2011, 03:58 PM	#1
*ZGN* Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,264 Rep Power: 10	We'll I have not been able to make it fail again. Troubleshooting a problem thats gone is difficult. I hate to make it up to DGRR or on the way and have it fail again. Guess I'll just have to drive it until it quits again. __________________ Kevin

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03-20-2011, 04:42 PM	#2
Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 874 Rep Power: 16	I agree it sounds like a bad connection internal to the ignition switch. After checking the wiring per the FSM, if it all checks out OK, I would just go buy a new ignition switch to install or just keep handy for the inevitable. BTW, if you're in the habit of hanging a bunch of extra keys & stuff on your key ring it can shorten the useful life of most ignition switches. The extra hanging weight combined with the shock & vibration from driving tend to wear them out faster.