1988 cadillac brougham not power to ignition sitch

PRIZM.

wont crank or?

cranks fast, but will not start.?

did you try jump cables start? off a running donor car, AAA style>?

and had to disconn? what does that mean and what was results? if any.

ahhh, to fix the stuck on blinkers? i get it.

not to fix starting...



blinkers on , key off>?

that?

which engine?

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the engine type dictates what wiring car has. (partly)



fix the stuck blinkers first. this implies, either ignition switch failure

or gross wiring errors, hacks gone wrong.

the key swtich does turn off blinker power feed.

Check the disc brake pad thickness ( both sides of each rotor ) there is a small metal bit that when the pads are unsafe the bit scratches on the rotor to let you know to replace the pads.

big draw on battery ,,, get second check on alternator ,,,, then use ammmeter to see whats taking all the power from system

IF THIS IS A REAR WHEEL DRIVE WITH 350 ENGINE YOU WILL HAVE TO USE A SCANNER

engine size will make a difference on how do do it right

10mm socket wrench will be needed. Remove the inner door trim to gain access to the mirrors mounting nuts

I has an 86 Mustang that did a similar thing and it turned out that the battery actually shorted out. This happens when one of the plates inside the battery brakes off and then touches another plate. When mine died it was like I turned the iginition off. It wouldn't turn over even with jumper cables.

If you do not have a guage in the instrument cluster then it is going to be a light. The light will be red or orange and shaped like a little thermostat. When you turn the key to the on position it should iluminate briefly before starting the car. If it does not then you may have bulb out in the cluster.

Check the electrical for key on power to the fuel pump relay, it sounds like the pump will only run in the start position.

ballast resistor wire broke