Power in car turning on when ignition is off and battery is connected (Page 1/1)
tjoudrey NOV 12, 06:54 PM
Hello,

I am in the process of restoring a 1985 GT. At this current point I am trying to undo a series of hack modifications and fixes.
I am currently stuck on an electrical issue. Whenever I connect the battery the internal lights turn on, the radio turns on and the door dinger goes off when the ignition is in the off most position. I was hoping someone would be able to point me to where the harness may have been messed with by the previous owner to cause this so Ill be able to get the electrical back to stock.

I have included photos for reference.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/SpSXg3rwfGyHuECP7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z8JTNEfJSveu7ZJV7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/JfA65278dY8ZmLb86

https://photos.app.goo.gl/RRTtNEdJVzkCj1qw5

[This message has been edited by tjoudrey (edited 11-12-2019).]

Gall757 NOV 12, 08:54 PM
Tyler, you have a big job in front of you. Why is the battery in the trunk?

The connector with all the bright wires in front of the fuse box is not stock.
Dennis LaGrua NOV 13, 11:09 AM
First step is to check the ignition switch operation. Is the linkage to the switch on the steering column in place?

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theogre NOV 13, 12:57 PM
Then check fuses. See my Cave, Sneak Path

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tjoudrey NOV 13, 06:03 PM
I have checked under the steering column and everything besides one plug appears to be connected:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XzkBgpojz4qrWpXp9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FEgp21fMBqCcc1jG8

As well I checked each fuse with a continuity checker and they appear to be good.
theogre NOV 14, 09:22 PM
I-switch can move if 2 bolts get even a little loose.
Link between I-switch and Key on Tilt columns can bend or break inside them.
Example in my Cave, Steering

Either might work but out of spec and I-switch doesn't exactly match key position.

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Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)

The Ogre's Fiero Cave