vrscoz

rite i got thefolowing code and dont know what it is but i looked it up and found the folowing can someone shed some light on what it is and what i need to fix it.
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• <LI class=toclevel-1>1 00849 - S-Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D)
  • 1.1 00849 - S-Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D): Unknown Switch Condition
    • 1.1.1 Possible Causes
    • 1.1.2 Possible Solutions

00849 - S-Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D)

00849 - S-Contact at Ignition/Starter Switch (D): Unknown Switch Condition

Possible Causes

• Terminal 15 OK, but Terminal S not OK
• Fuse(s) faulty
• Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Ignition/Starter Switch (D) faulty
• Ignition/Starter Switch (D) faulty

Possible Solutions

• Check Terminal S
• Check Fuse(s)
• Check/Repair Wiring/Connector(s) from/to Ignition/Starter Switch (D)
• Check/Replace Ignition/Starter Switch (D)

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fordfan

Does the radio switch off or the interior light come on when the key is removed from the ignition? If not the S contact is likely to be at fault.

Removing the key activates the S contact on the ignition switch, this could be sticky and need lubricating. Lubricating ignition lock barrels needs to be done carefully and sparingly.

vrscoz

that is the case the radio didnt switch off and the light does not come on when the key is removed. so do i just squirt a bit wd40 where the ignition key goes?

fordfan

You can try that, use it sparingly and work it in with the key.

vrscoz

failing that what else can i do?

fordfan

Get the wiring checked, replace the ignition switch.

vrscoz

rite thanks for that your help was gretaly appreciated