anti-theft/central locking systems

[jazfe]

The car is a 93 325IC. When unlocking the car from the drivers door the car cranks but will not start. Unlock the car from the trunk or passenger door the car starts fine. I replaced the door switches because of the window pinch feature wasn't working nor were the interior lights. That all works now but the start problem is driving me crazy.

[Wayne 962]

Check out the wiring in the trunk area (in the wiring that goes to the trunk). A short there caused problems like these in my car...

-Wayne

[jazfe]

Thanks Wayne, I'll give a good look at the wiring. I noticed some water damage in the back seat area when I was checking out the fuel pump. I have also noticed a musty smell in the trunk and some moisture. I suppose there is a leak somewhere and of course that means corrosion. I'll get on it as soon as I get back from Tokyo........