MGTF - No Dashboard Lights - Ignition Switch to II
MGTF - No Dashboard Lights - Ignition Switch to II was created by LanderMG
Posted 2 months 1 week ago #208661My wifes TF has a peculiar problem as the moment...
When she switches the ignition to position I, the radio comes on with no problem. Switch the ignition to position II and nothing. Radio continues to play, but there are no lights appearing on the dashboard. Turn the ignition to position III and the car won't turn over.
The strange thing is, leave the switch at position II, and after a short time, the alarm light ignites.
Then turn the ignition position off, and then try again and it might work and the car with start straight away.
There are times when the key is in position II and after no dashboard lights, they just come on and am able to start the car.
I have checked the battery and it's in fine health, and just changed the battery in the fob. Car locks and unlocks without issue and from several meters so not sure what the problem is. Don't know if it's linked the recent onslaught of rain?
TIA
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Posted 2 months 1 week ago #208672Should you either not have a multimeter or aren't sure how to do this you're probably better off to handball the job to an auto-electrician.
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Replied by LanderMG on topic MGTF - No Dashboard Lights - Ingition Switch to II
Posted 2 months 1 week ago #208677I will start with the multimeter around the key-switch and connections and see if anything doesn't look right.
If I have to replace the key-switch, will I be able to switch the lock itself so I can keep the existing keys?
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Posted 2 months 1 week ago #208678I’m going from memory here, which is rarely a good thing with me but search out Dieter’s web site. He has an early diagram of an f, this doesn’t look much like it’s successors but the basic key switch wiring is the same throughout the cars.
If I recall correctly, it had a block diagram of what connects to what as the key is turned; later diagrams omit this, again if the memory serves.
To others reading this, it is worth looking up Dieter’s site, some of it is inspired.
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic MGTF - No Dashboard Lights - Ingition Switch to II
Posted 2 months 1 week ago #208696Yep, it's attached by 2 screws, so you can buy a second hand unit and swap your ignition barrel to the newer plastic connection.(If that is your problem, tbat is).
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Posted 2 months 1 week ago #208697An early f & a 500 won’t mix.
Again this post starts with “I think” & so someone might like to verify, I have a switch in store which I think is a Mk2 / tf, I can’t check against a Mk1 as my car starts electronically & the key just enables the electronics, the rest of it fell in bits, hence the electronics.
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Posted 2 months 1 week ago #208704this is off a Mk1, dated 25-06-98.
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Posted 2 months 6 days ago #2087292003 TF 135 sunstorm
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Posted 1 month 3 weeks ago #208895As per me, the fact that the car starts intermittently and the dash lights don’t always come on points to a potential electrical connection problem. Check for any moisture or corrosion around the ignition switch, and ensure the wiring harness is secure. It’s also worth inspecting the fuses and relays for any signs of water damage. If the problem persists, the ignition barrel itself might need replacing.
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Posted 1 month 3 weeks ago #2089832003 TF 135 sunstorm
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Posted 1 month 3 weeks ago #208992AI spam-botWhat has HenryThompson done I wonder to get banned. The words of the immortal John Cleese came to mind whilst reading his post, "Specialist subject the bleeding obvious" but seemed unlikely to have otherwise got up anyone's nose and his 2 other posts were fine.
They're using new tactics to infiltrate, they set themselves up with some seemingly innocent posts to try and get you to think that they're genuine, then they do a post that on the surface seems relevant but actually contains a spam link that has nothing to do with what the subject matter is. All hallmarks of an AI spam-bot
He's/her's/It's phrasing was a bit odd and the answers and advice was fairly generic, we were watching them from the outset, waiting of them to go in for the sell.
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