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  1. ATSAaron

    ATSAaron Formula 3
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    I brought home the electrical manual (for a QV) but I thought I would ask here first.

    My Mondial 8 has an electrical issue. I turn the key to ON and only the alternator warning light comes on. No AC fan, no parking brake or slow down warnings.

    Turn to START and nothing happens.

    So do I look at the switch first or the fuse/relay box?

    Thanks,

    Aaron
     
  2. ATSAaron

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    After reviewing the wiring diagrams I am convinced that I actually have two separate problems. Most likely the ignition switch relay (bottom row, second from the left) and the starter circuit of the ignition switch itself.
     
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  4. ATSAaron

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    Fixed. The problem was a combination of things. The fuse/relay diagram in the factory electrical manual is WRONG. This caused me to swap around some of the relays and create more problems. The no-start issue was just some wear on the ignition switch. Installing a starter relay (there is not one from the factory) has solved this issue.

    Aaron
     
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  5. 2cam

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    Glad that you were able to sort it out! What starter relay did you use?
     
  6. ATSAaron

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    It's just a generic Pico brand 30 amp relay and connector. I installed it under the dash near the connector for the ignition key switch. I depinned the white wire on both sides of the stock connector and added male/female crimp connectors to the relay connector pigtail. Then I tee-d into the blue power wire at the ignition key switch connector and found a ground spot under the steering column.
     
  7. theunissenguido

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    Fuseboard for mondial 8 has a different internal diagram then mondial QV....so you cannot use the mondial QV wiring diagram.I have a new mondial 8 recreated board in stock in case you need one. Start a conversation to know more about this.
    Guido
     
  8. Tyler9321

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    It seems like I am having an identical problem as you had. The car ran and drove fine and now when I turn the key, only that battery/alternator light comes on, nothing else at all. It will turn over and over but never start. I tried replacing a few relays and fuses, still nothing. Where do I look/ what did you exactly do to solve this problem. Thanks
     
  9. mike32

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    Is the fuel pump runnng and do you have volts at the coils
     
  10. Tyler9321

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    No I don’t
     
  11. mike32

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    I only have the wiring diagram for the 3.2 so might be different, from the keyswitch look for 2 off yellow wires- one is the supply to the coils and the other goes to terminal 13 on the connector for the ignition module- from what i can see this is a multipin plug in . There is a fuse and a relay for the fuel pump.
    With no coil or fuel pump you need to check you have volts at the key switch
     
  12. Tyler9321

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    Okay thank you, I will check it out and see what’s going on. Appreciate the help
     
  13. mike32

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    Thinking about it, i think the ignition module is the electronic box situated in front of one of the rear wheel wells.
    If i remember correct you need to remove a rear wheel and the wheel liner
    It is a big box with a multi pin connector i think, long time since my mondial
    Others on here might like to chime in with more knowledge than me
     
  14. Tyler9321

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    I replaced the relay for the “switch by key”, cleaned the contacts for the ignition and tried it before taking it apart. It worked so I took it for a drive and tried a few more times, it seems to be working well now. Thank you for help
     
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