Panda ignition problem

[fiat panda 60]

Got a problem with my 05 reg panda when I put the key in the ignition switch and turn the key nothing happens, on lights come on on the dashboard, fuses seem all good, battery is good, anyone got any idea what is the problem .

 

[Ziggy122]

Got a problem with my 05 reg panda when I put the key in the ignition switch and turn the key nothing happens, on lights come on on the dashboard, fuses seem all good, battery is good, anyone got any idea what is the problem .

Do you mean when you turn to crank there is no engine turning over you mean?

as ignition is just the pre-stage before engine starting, as it allows the car to ""wake up""

Ie dash lights, fuel pump, self test etc

Then you turn 1 more click, and engine should start

Ziggy

 

[fingers99]

Or the starter click. Battery terminals, earths?

 

[fiat panda 60]

thanks fore the above but nothing, when you turn the ignition key there is nothing, had the RAC out to have a look they seem to think it is either a broken wire to/from the ignition switch or the ignition switch itself, is changing the ignition switch a easy job ?

 

[varesecrazy]

there is a contactor disc under the lock that actually does the electrical switching.. these CAN wear out..,
before all this though.. try unlocking the steering rake , and rock the wheel up + down a few times.. trying the key at the various stages.., there are LOTS of wires all packed into a small space.. not too unusual to have something "half-unplugged",


let us know how it goes,
Charlie

 

[fiat panda 60]

Hi
Finally got the ignition problem sorted out on my Panda, as this Panda has the semi-auto gearbox and you park it in gear, with no power to the ignition it wouldn't come out of gear, so it was hard to move, so I got in touch with two mobile mechanics one that said they specialised in auto electrict's to come out to look at the problem, both after having a look said they didn't want to touch it because it was a Fiat, so it was taken to my local Fiat Dealer who after a week fixed it and charged me £170.00 to do so, all it was was a broken feed wire to the ignition, so the car is now back on the road.

Hope nothing else will go wrong now as I have already replaced the timming belt/water pump and fitted a new battery.

Thanks for all the suggestion as to what the problem was.