My 2001 Tundra sometimes doesn't crank right away. Sometimes I have to hold the key in the Start position a fraction of a second longer than normal. Once I've had to release the key and twist it to the Start position a second time. There is no noise when this happens...nothing.
Ignition switch about to fail? Something else?
Anyone with any tips about changing out the ignition switch?
Thanks, Ken
Do you have a test lamp? If so connect it to teh starter connections and see if the lamp lights as soon as you turn your key. If not go from Starter connections to Soliniod connections, if that doesnt work go to the starter relay connections (Either a relay or at the switch).
This process of emilination should lead to to whats wrong.
I recently had a somewhat similar problem with my Mazda MPV. The trouble turned out to be the Security System.
Ah yes, the relays in em arent what the system requires. Usually the relays are 3amp only with a 5-10amp draw they soon clap out unless you use a seperate 30amp relay.
Make sure the clutch is all the way in.
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