Key turns no ignition lights or power

joking · Apr 26, 2013

I REALLY NEED SOME HELP PLEASE :welcome2:

i started my l322 4.4 2003 in the morning with no problems went to the garage to fuel up came out and opened door
but when i put the key in ignition nothing happens
it turnes but there are no lights no sounds at all
the intirior lights work as does the remote locking but the power windows dont work but will work by holding the button on the remote down
this has taken the edge off for me owning one
i really need some help and ideas
i dont know if this is the right place to put this as new member
please help me and sorry for my grammer

Saint.V8 · Apr 26, 2013

Just answered in the other post....

Glad to see you did start your own thread...

The most common fault causing this is a duff ignition switch, they are a common fail item unfortunatly...

joking · Apr 26, 2013

right thanks for that do you know if its able to open and possibly fix or is it a sealed unit
they sound expensive as everything else on the RR
thanks for your help aswell

Saint.V8 · Apr 26, 2013

I think it is sealed IIRC...not sure on cost...the famous Bay of E has S/H units for around the £70 mark or so....

I trust the Battery Voltage is good!

joking · Apr 26, 2013

yes brand new battery and new alternator it is like having a flat battery though i will have a look on (you know where)
i do think you may be right as i cannot think of any other reason
all fuses are ok
the only thing it may be related to is when i pulled into the fuel station i had to brake suddenly due to the plonker in front trying to revers out without looking

Datatek · Apr 26, 2013

Does the L322 have an inertia cut off switch like the P38?

joking · Apr 26, 2013

um not sure what is that then ??? and where is it located on the 38 then??

Saint.V8 · Apr 26, 2013

Datatek said:
Does the L322 have an inertia cut off switch like the P38?

Not that I have heard of...will check RAVE....

Saint.V8 · Apr 26, 2013

joking said:
um not sure what is that then ??? and where is it located on the 38 then??

The Inertia switch is fitted to cut electrical supply (usually to the fuel pump) in the event of a crash...some P38 Inertia switches are so sensitive that a violent braking action can trip them...

Looking at RAVE, the L322 doesn't have an inertia switch fitted...

If a sudden braking moment...it could have dislodged the electrical connection to the ignition switch...

Remove the centre console surround and take a look at the ignition switch, it may just be a case of ensuring the electrical connection is clean and secure!

joking · Apr 28, 2013

i am still no further with this issue and would still need some help if anyone has any ideas

:doh:

2.0_hippo · Apr 28, 2013

have you plugged in any diagnostics yet ??

Saint.V8 · Apr 28, 2013

Did you check the ignition switch??

Hippo, most Diags require Pos 2 on the Iggy switch...if the iggy is fecked, no diag connection!

But it could prove the iggy is fecked!

2.0_hippo · Apr 28, 2013

Saint.V8 said:
Did you check the ignition switch??

Hippo, most Diags require Pos 2 on the Iggy switch...if the iggy is fecked, no diag connection!

But it could prove the iggy is fecked!

+1 to all !

sounds like the OP wants us to magically diagnose the fault

Saint.V8 · Apr 28, 2013

2.0_hippo said:
+1 to all !

sounds like the OP wants us to magically diagnose the fault

Most noobs do I have noticed...the golden oldies on here are a little more willing to put the work in and learn their vehicles and then come back to impart learned knowledge on to others....

If they put a location down....one of us maybe local and can point at things and nod knowinlgy whilst drinking their tea and eating their biscuits

2.0_hippo · Apr 28, 2013

Saint.V8 said:
Most noobs do I have noticed...the golden oldies on here are a little more willing to put the work in and learn their vehicles and then come back to impart learned knowledge on to others....

If they put a location down....one of us maybe local and can point at things and nod knowinlgy whilst drinking their tea and eating their biscuits

+1

better be Yorkshire tea and bourbons

Saint.V8 · Apr 28, 2013

2.0_hippo said:
+1

better be Yorkshire tea and bourbons

Prefer English Breakfast and Custard Creams....Can tell your from north of the river

gold rover · Apr 28, 2013

Good God, I go earn my pay for a few days and you lot descend into a rabble. It is coffee with bourbons. Whilst with tea it is plain biscuits, such as rich tea or if pushing the boat out digestives. I mean really chaps !! :doh:

Saint.V8 · Apr 28, 2013

gold rover said:
Good God, I go earn my pay for a few days and you lot descend into a rabble. It is coffee with bourbons. Whilst with tea it is plain biscuits, such as rich tea or if pushing the boat out digestives. I mean really chaps !! :doh:

Sorry GR...,without your firm hand steering our little ship we are lost....being typical blokes, we need the guidance of a good woman to keep us in line!

sas1810 · Apr 28, 2013

Just get the hobnobs. Proppa dunkin biccy.

Them rich tea just fall in the drink.

2.0_hippo · Apr 28, 2013

Saint.V8 said:
Sorry GR...,without your firm hand steering our little ship we are lost....being typical blokes, we need the guidance of a good woman to keep us in line!

LOL

goldielocks has posh bisquits only

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