[DeTomaso] power failure

[asajay at asajay.com]

It sort of looks like this:
http://tinyurl.com/54qyzc

Asa Jay

Quoting MikeLDrew at aol.com:

>
> In a message dated 7/7/08 6 49 34, poemer at comcast.net writes:
>
>
>> Is there any other reason for an electrical power loss to all systems other
>> than the electrical side of the ignition switch? The engine cranks but there
>> is no power to windows, fuel pump. When key is turned to accessory position
>> nothing works.
>> Thanks in advance for your aid on this question.
>>
>
> Equally likely, maybe even more likely is a failure of the junction block
> where the short wiring harness on the ignition switch joins the   
> car's main wiring
> harness.   That thing is a real piece of junk, and over the years it
> overheats, melts, falls apart etc.
>
> The steering column is held to the underside of the chassis crossmember with
> two allen and two 13mm bolts.   Remove those and the column will drop down a
> few inches, giving access to this junction block.   Plan on finding   
> it toasted.
> :<(
>
> Mike
>
>
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