It could also be the ignition switch (106679) - not the column lock but, the wiring connection to the lock. Check to see if the switch mechanism is coming loose from the lock. Internally it could be shot too. Harold --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, KiwiDean@... wrote: > > On occasion, my motor cuts out and will not turn over (starter motor > completely dead). The instrument panel shows no lights which seems to indicate > no battery power at all, yet internal lights and headlights are still > working okay. After a while, power comes back to the instrument panel and I can > start the car. Anything in particular I should check? > > Dean > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/