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Mysterious electrical failure A/C, Heater, Radio, anti-lock brake

I started my LS400 last week only to discover the A/C Heater Module, Radio, and Anti-Lock Brakes not working. ALL fuses and circuit breakers and relays are perfect (checked each one). I have the manual and fuse diagrams which indicate what fuse may be burned, all fine). All lights and tail lights work. All other systems work. I unhooked battery for 30 minutes but no change when re-started. Now the ignition is acting up and sometimes won't shut car off when I remove the key! Have to use cancel with my remote start! Any advice welcomed.

  • rkish May 21, 2009

    I will keep you posted to see if replacing the ignition brings back all the mysterious electrical functions. If it does you are truly the guru! Thanks

  • rkish Jun 01, 2009

    Apparently it is called an Ignition Coil not ignition switch....maybe the parts pro's have missed something?

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Faulty ignition switch. Replace

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    Dar Jun 01, 2009

    I mean this part.

  • Dar
    Dar Jun 01, 2009

    I hope that picture came through... it didn't on mine, just a red "X". Just go to rockauto.com and type in ignition switch, and you'll see it.

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