Hi folks my modern day BMW is off the road awaiting an ignition switch. So I drafted my HC into service only to be met with a very similar fault. Here goes sometimes you turn the key and nothing at all happens under the bonnet, yet we have accesory power and dash lights etc. Then turn the key and all is well the only difference to my BMW is the viva will cut out at random when being driven, with total engine bay power loss no starter no nothing. Could it be the ignition switch or the fuse box? I am taking it as read it will be a major powered item to kill all the engine bay? I have checked battery leads, earth straps etc. But the power loss is confined to the engine area and no where else, has anyone seen this type of fault before? I really need one of my cars up and running for the weekend any help please !!!
Kind Regards
Dave