Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help November 06, 2005, 06:41:39 PM Ok, so I got the car and the previous owner's boyfriend and did some weird wiring under the hood. My mechanic friend removed it, but now the car wont start, and the brake lamps dont work. He replaced the ignition lock but that didn't do anything. The car can be jumped by connecting the battery to the solonoid, but wont stay running. I though it might be the integrated relay control module, but am not sure where it is in the car, if it is even the problem. Anyone else have a problem like this or know what it could be? Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #1 – November 06, 2005, 06:49:20 PM OOHHH Bouy... I assume this is a '87-'88 Turbo Coupe?? (They are the only Birds to have a IRCM). If this is the case I doubt its the problem as it has nothing to do with any light circuit. Possibly you have a bad fuse link or the actual ignition sw may be bad(not the lock). Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #2 – November 06, 2005, 06:52:25 PM My friend checked all the fuses and relays and they were fine, the ignition lock is brand new so it shouldn't be that. Oh and yes its the wonderful 87 T/C. Also, what kind of gas mileage do these cars get? Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #3 – November 06, 2005, 07:04:47 PM Hang on I'm getting the EVTM(Electrical Vaccum Troubleshooting Manual).. Already have the '86 out...OK your problem is 99.9% gonna be fuse links that are connected to the starter solenoid. At this point there several fuse links(at least 5) and one of them feeds the headlamp and brakelight circuits. Also there is one that feed power to the computer relay indside the IRCM. Fuse links are not actual fuses, but special gaged wires that feed various circuits. Their purpose is to protect the main wiring harness in the event of a short circuit. Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #4 – November 06, 2005, 08:11:24 PM Thank you so much for the help. I know some basic electrical stuff, so how can I, what do I need to do fix this? And where would I find the fuse links at? Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #5 – November 07, 2005, 03:42:05 AM The links are rubber coated wires at the battery treminal of the solenoid, probably blue or greenish and should be about 6" long. They usually look just fine, but a gentle pull end to end will tell the story. If its solid likely its OK, but if it springy(rubbery) its bad. You can conferm by reading it with a ohm meter(batt disconnected) or using a test light at each end. Dunno if any of the auto parts stores will carry them, possibly going to be a dealer item. Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #6 – November 07, 2005, 11:43:55 AM I'm going to get the ignition switch replaced at the end of the week. Also, I have an extra parts car, could I pull the good ones off, if any of that car? Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #7 – November 07, 2005, 11:22:46 PM I suppose you could use those.. Do not cut the fuse link itself, but the wire and splice it.FYI they are color coded as to size wire.14 Gage Green16 Gage Black18 Gage Brown20 Gage Blue Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #8 – November 07, 2005, 11:42:43 PM Ok, thanks for the help, I'll follow up on how it goes. -Alex Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #9 – November 12, 2005, 03:17:33 PM Ok, switched out the old fuse links with the ones from the parts car. One had 6 wires attached the other was green with 3 wires, also replaced the ignition switch with a brand new one, turned the key, and .....nothing, no clicks, no accessories, power windows don't work, the power seats do and dome light does, dash doesn't light up either....I now have no clue what the problem could be. Anybody have a wiring diagram they can post, specifically of where the ignition switch goes to? Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #10 – November 14, 2005, 02:17:13 PM somebody? Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #11 – November 14, 2005, 03:34:18 PM I have no way to copy my diagrams, as my copier is a fax machine that only takes single pages at a time. If Thunder Chicken doesn't have them, you can probably get some info over here...http://natomessageboard.com/cgi-bin/Ultimatebb.cgi Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #12 – November 17, 2005, 01:10:33 AM The car is still dead, anyone else ever have this problem or know what it could be? Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #13 – November 17, 2005, 07:47:43 PM From the '84 EVTSM. Probable the same. Quote Selected
Car wont start, possibly IRCM Module? please help Reply #14 – November 17, 2005, 07:50:31 PM Quote Selected
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