Tech: weird starting problem 03 town car

**m6onz5a** · #1 October 26th 15, 12:13 AM posted to rec.autos.tech

If you lock, unlock, and lock the car it will start. Doesn't matter with or without remote.

Bad ignition switch maybe? This car does have auto lock when put in gear.

Thanks

**[email protected]** · #2 October 26th 15, 01:27 AM posted to rec.autos.tech

Why I don't believe in remote start or
auto/power door locks or power windows.

I can crank my own windows and reach over
to lock/unlock any door that needs it.

**JR[_8_]** · #3 October 26th 15, 02:31 AM posted to rec.autos.tech

On Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 8:27:19 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> Why I don't believe in remote start or
> auto/power door locks or power windows.
>
>
> I can crank my own windows and reach over
> to lock/unlock any door that needs it.

My 1983 Dodge van has front left and right doors power windows and power door locks. On the drivers side door, the key won't lock and unlock that door.. I think the solenoid inside the door is worn out. I reckon I will disconnect one of the pull/push rods so my key will lock and unlock that door. I don't like power windows and power door locks. Low Tech is best. Google,,, zengardner.com Why Low Tech Living Is Back

**Bill Vanek[_2_]** · #4 October 26th 15, 02:51 AM posted to rec.autos.tech

On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:13:28 -0700 (PDT), m6onz5a
> wrote:

>If you lock, unlock, and lock the car it will start. Doesn't matter with or without remote.
>
>Bad ignition switch maybe? This car does have auto lock when put in gear.
>
>Thanks

Sounds a bit like a theft deterrent/alarm problem. Does it have a
factory alarm system? An aftermarket one?

**Steve W.[_6_]** · #5 October 26th 15, 11:42 AM posted to rec.autos.tech

m6onz5a wrote:
> If you lock, unlock, and lock the car it will start. Doesn't matter
> with or without remote.
>
> Bad ignition switch maybe? This car does have auto lock when put in
> gear.
>
> Thanks

More like an anti theft problem. Or the BCM is starting to have issues
with a signal feed from a door switch.

--
Steve W.

**m6onz5a** · #6 October 26th 15, 02:36 PM posted to rec.autos.tech

Pats factory alarm.

**m6onz5a** · #7 October 26th 15, 04:26 PM posted to rec.autos.tech

Just found its an aftermarket alarm that was hacked into place.

**m6onz5a** · #8 October 26th 15, 06:58 PM posted to rec.autos.tech

Removed aftermarket alarm and all is good.

Someone half assed installed the alarm. Bare wires everywhere.

Thanks everyone

**Bill Vanek[_2_]** · #9 October 26th 15, 08:20 PM posted to rec.autos.tech

On Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:58:53 -0700 (PDT), m6onz5a
> wrote:

>Removed aftermarket alarm and all is good.
>
>Someone half assed installed the alarm. Bare wires everywhere.
>
>Thanks everyone

Thanks for letting us know what it was.

**Steve W.[_6_]** · #10 October 26th 15, 11:43 PM posted to rec.autos.tech

Bill Vanek wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:58:53 -0700 (PDT), m6onz5a
> > wrote:
>
>> Removed aftermarket alarm and all is good.
>>
>> Someone half assed installed the alarm. Bare wires everywhere.
>>
>> Thanks everyone
>
> Thanks for letting us know what it was.

Yeah that is something we are not used to.

--
Steve W.

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