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James - 21 Dec 2005 10:16 GMT

I have an EB II 1993 and at the moment when I turn the ignition there are no
accessories and the engine will not start. When the ignition is in the on
position there are no warning lights.

At any position the smart lock light flashes the standard 1.1 seconds.

My theory is that there is an issue with the ignition system or the actual
mechanism.. At the moment I am attempting the key on for 30 minutes to see
if that provides a solution, however I do not feel confident about this.

I have checked all fuses and relays and they seem to be fine, exempt the
accessory relay as I have not been able to get to it.

I would be grateful for any input to this matter.

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Brenden Will - 21 Dec 2005 22:13 GMT

Have you tried to jump start it. I've lost count of the amount of times
people post the most difficult and teadious tasks. When it's only a flat
battery with a few dropped cells.

I've got a battery just like it in my XB right now.

>I have an EB II 1993 and at the moment when I turn the ignition there are
>no accessories and the engine will not start. When the ignition is in the
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> I would be grateful for any input to this matter.

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Kieron - 22 Dec 2005 01:23 GMT

>I have an EB II 1993 and at the moment when I turn the ignition there are no
>accessories and the engine will not start. When the ignition is in the on
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>I would be grateful for any input to this matter.

Check all your battery connections, both on the battery itself and on
the starter motor (positive) / engine block (negative).

Check battery as Brenden mentioned.

If all is ok, it could be a problem with the Tibbe ignition barrel.
Over time, it seperates slightly from the connector block on the back,
which iirc is held in by bent metal tabs, have a look at it and make
sure its all nice and tight.

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James - 22 Dec 2005 02:12 GMT

Thanks Kieron,

I located this issue this morning and now all is good, however I cannot get
the problem to occur again.

One of the connectors is loose on the ignition switch (around the back). Do
i need to replace the switch or should i just wait and see if it occurs
again?

>>I have an EB II 1993 and at the moment when I turn the ignition there are
>>no
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> which iirc is held in by bent metal tabs, have a look at it and make
> sure its all nice and tight.

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Kieron - 23 Dec 2005 01:17 GMT

>Thanks Kieron,
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>i need to replace the switch or should i just wait and see if it occurs
>again?

I'd see how it goes personally. It might have just needed to be
pplayed with a little. At least your aware of the problem now.

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