Strange electrical problem
Lately, when I start my car (89 turbo), the power windows, main headlights, wipers, A/C will not work. It works in the on position. I would have to drive for a few minutes and it will come on. If I turn off the car while it is moving in gear and put the key position back to on, the electrics will come on right away. If I stop the car and restart, it may or may not work. Seems to be random. I've changed the x contact relay and it didn't do anything different. Anyone have any idea where I should be looking? Thanks.
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Zirconocene
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Before you go any further, have you cleaned all your grounds? I'm not saying that's what your issue is, but you never know.
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1990 928 GT
1990 928 S4
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I feel a need... For a diagnostic 53b relay that has some remote LEDs for diagnostics. Working....
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1989 928 S4, black with cashmere/black inside
SoCal 928 Group Cofounder
928 Owner's Club Charter Member
Former Ex Bend Yacht Club Commodore Emeritus
Free Advice and Commentary. Use At Your Own Risk!
Update to the strange problem I was having. A mechanic friend told me to look at my ignition switch. He felt it was the culprit. So after starting the car I turned the key back a little and sure enough all my electrics work. It seems like some type of a contact issue. So I think I am going to look into getting a new ignition switch or new lock tumbler. I am not sure which is the bad part.