1986 Fiero 2+2 (V6) standard 4 speed transmission

1986 PONTIAC FIERO
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MJLCOOPER
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When turning the key to the "Start" position the engine will not crank. Battery is good and the guages work in the "On" position. Also, with headlights ON and turning the key to "Start" the lights do not dim. No sound of the starter engaging.

This happened before when the steering wheel was in the "UP" position and I lowered the steering wheel and the engine cranked and started.

Any suggestions as to cause of this problem?
Oct 3, 2007 at 6:22 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Could be the ignition key switch or the clutch safety switch (the clutch must be depressed to start).
Feb 27, 2008 at 6:20 AM
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JUSTALUCKYSHOT
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the ignition switch on my 86 GT was under the dash, ontop the steering column, but way down from the ignition cylinder. the cylinder and switch are connected by a long skinny metal rod. this rod takes the spinning of the cylinder and pushes the switch into the different positions.

SO, when you turn the key, it pushes the rod down, and clicks the switch, maybe that rod is bent slightly, or whatever. and its not QUITE reaching the crank over switch. do the lights turn off? radio should shut up. inbetween the "on" and "run" position, the car should shut down the radio, power windows, etc. not the lights though, the lights only dim because the starter is cranking. if all these symtoms happen, but the starter doesnt crank, then either your starters bad, or the rod isnt making full push-power.

which would explain why when yuour tilted the wheel, it cranked =D

=D hope I helped!

edited to add last line about tilt
Sep 19, 2008 at 12:54 PM
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