About every third time I start the car -- '95 850 -- the gauge lights and other electricals don't work. The symptoms are consistent. The dash lights come on during the test sequence when I start the car, but none operate after that, including the turn signal dash indicators, except for the ABS light which stays on. Also the park-lock will not disengage, so I have to use the manual override button to get it into gear. The quartz clock works, but it runs slow. The radio is unaffected.

Before I spend hours going over the wiring diagrams, has anyone seen this before? Any ideas on where to start looking?

Thanks,
JM

 

Ignition switch is the culprit. Just need to turn it back slightly.

I know, I should search before posting.
JM

 

Those switches are acting up on alot of cars lately.

 

Jiggle the key around a little when this happens.

http://www.eeuroparts.com has it for $45.90 and free shipping. Look in the Interior Body Electrical section.

Extremely easy to change if you have the right Torx sizes.

 

Guys, would a used part be okay here or should I go with new???

 

It would be best to go with a new one. They are only like $60.00 here.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/228