Over 165k miles, oil changed quarterly, new battery in January, passes inspections fine, usually very smooth running car. The Engine Check light on dash shows up while engine begins spitting & sputtering. Then the roughness leaves & Eng Check light goes back out. Today could not get engine to turn over for a while & could not remove key after shaking steering wheel & gear shift over & over. Car finally turned over, but had lost all radio stations & window hesitated to go back up. Inside lamps & trunk releases also didn't work when car in "dead" state. Friend said that original key was harder to move in starter insert than a spare I have. Ignition Switch Problem? Why battery fully gone for a while? Extreem Texas heat now 100+ degrees-factor? With Air Conditioner full blast, car was shakey (Eng Check light on). Very dependent on car-assists handicapped 100% wheelchair-dependent person to get around. Tune up 2mts ago.Please contact me at katitan@yahoo.com independently if preferred.
2006-08-11 08:33:49 · 2 answers · asked by YRofTexas 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yep, it could be the ignition switch. On the engine light problem, go to an auto part store and have them run a free diagnostic check, on your ignition, and starter. Also, bad fuel could have water in it and effect your car's performance. Check your fuel filter also...GOOD LUCK!
2006-08-11 08:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by marc ace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a electrical problem to me. Does the battery light stay on when the car is running? Are your lights dim when you drive at night. Maybe the alternator is faulty.
I'm not a mechanic but I work on my own car.
Good luck.
2006-08-11 08:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by Odie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋