 Replaced my ignition switch (again). Will it solve my start problem?, PLUS I awoke the seat buzzer! |
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| orthobiz |
 Jul 20 2010, 06:52 PM
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When I got my 74 1.8 three years ago, it had a new aftermarket ignition switch that went bad immediately. I replaced it with another aftermarket switch but last summer it occasionally would not start, hot or cold. Most recently, I jiggled the key in order to get it to start so I assumed it was the switch again.
So today I replaced the switch with an OEM (Switch Pics in the Parts Vault). But the old switch looked fine. Couldn't detect any cracks, maybe there's internal damage? I had once read about some subtle differences in the switches but could not detect any. Anyone know if the switch can fail and look good externally? This is the fourth switch in the car, including the original, so I'm getting suspicious something else might be wrong. So I put it together and it starts, but the seat buzzer began to go wild whenever I turned the switch. I went back into the garage later and it stopped! Brad Mayeur had worked on it before I got it and disabled it for me. Any thoughts appreciated. I want the car more reliable; I've only been able to take short jaunts where I don't have to stop! Paul |
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| Kirmizi |
Jul 21 2010, 08:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 836 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Wyoming, US Member No.: 5,568 Region Association: None |
6 connectors... 7 connectors... it was getting late (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
The two small male connectors are for the buzzer and light (6 and 7 o'clock in your photo) In my case, the OEM had a distinctly tighter fit in the column. Yes, the harness connector to the switch is a one piece plug and I inspected mine thoroughly, thinking that may have been the problem. It wasn't. Do a search here and on the Bird Board, you'll see suggestions to "shim" the new switches in order to get them to work. Talk to Jonathan at GPR, that's who finally hooked me up with the OEM (Kostal) switch that solved the problem. Mike |
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| brandomc |
Jul 21 2010, 12:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 113 Joined: 14-May 09 From: los angeles california Member No.: 10,363 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Kirmizi @ Jul 21 2010, 07:43 AM)  6 connectors... 7 connectors... it was getting late (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The two small male connectors are for the buzzer and light (6 and 7 o'clock in your photo) In my case, the OEM had a distinctly tighter fit in the column. Yes, the harness connector to the switch is a one piece plug and I inspected mine thoroughly, thinking that may have been the problem. It wasn't. Do a search here and on the Bird Board, you'll see suggestions to "shim" the new switches in order to get them to work. Talk to Jonathan at GPR, that's who finally hooked me up with the OEM (Kostal) switch that solved the problem. Mike Thanks for the lead on GPR!! I just fried my ignition switch a couple of days ago and have been looking for a new one. I called GPR, and ill have the switch in 2 days. It is amazing how cheap that switch is. I figured it to be 30 or 40 bucks, nope. 4.25 Heres a pic of the inside of my fried swithch incase you have never seen what the switch guts look like.  [ |
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orthobiz Replaced my ignition switch (again). Will it solve my start problem? Jul 20 2010, 06:52 PM
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