Guys,

Im puzzled. I have an issue with the ignition (or ignition switch) of my s13 240sx. I've replace the switch 3 different times. The problem is that I will go the start the car and all the lights come on as usual (what you would consider normal operation), then when i make the final twist...nothing...just a click. No lights dim, nothing weird...just no start.

Previously I have just swapped the switch out...and that corrected the problem. Please take note that this happens over the period of months...not put in a switch and it pops in a day or two. I have a lifetime replace ignition from Advance Auto so it hasnt cost me any more $$...but its just frustrating.

Oddly, if I hard wire it, by-passing the switch, hot wiring the starter so to speak, it starts right up. But it starts up poorly. Ive discussed this with Empire, regarding a wire that tells the ECU to go to "start mode"...firing all injectors, but havent gone to the point where I install a switch with all the wiring needed to start as it should..instead I deal with it starting slow vs not starting at all.

I've checked the ignition wiring diagram for something that i may be over looking. But nothing jumps out at me. My battery has been relocated to the back but that was done after having this issue (mind you the lights dont dim, Driving lights dont flutter or anything, nor does the interior light -indicating a high draw or poor cranking AMPs for the battery. So i'm fairly confident that this is not caused by the relocation).

What do you think? Do I have a funky short? Replace the switch again?? Is it a grounding issue? Help please. And sorry for being so long winded. :\

-Royce