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Does not start dashboard lights do not turn on

Tiny
MASE HOL
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  • 2002 ISUZU RODEO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 149,000 MILES
My car tries to start when I switch from neutral to drive. When I turn the key nothing happens but radio works fine windows are fine but dashboard lights don't come on
Thursday, March 25th, 2021 AT 7:40 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Sounds like we have an ignition switch issue but the way to test this is to check voltage at the starter.

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

I attached the wiring diagram below for us to check voltage at the starter. Here is a guide that will help with doing this:

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

We need to have 12 volts on both wires when the key is in the on position. If you have 0 on the black white wire then we need to go back in the system until we find where we have voltage. Let me know if you have questions with this.
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Saturday, March 27th, 2021 AT 7:50 AM
Tiny
MASE HOL
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We have replaced the ignition switch all together. We also replaced the ECM. The way this all started at first was I hit a pothole and the car just bogged out. Ever since then nothing works right.
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Saturday, March 27th, 2021 AT 8:08 AM
Tiny
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How big was the pot hole? Can you get a video of what this is doing when you try to start it?

Do you hear a click from the starter?
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Saturday, March 27th, 2021 AT 6:42 PM

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