Any simple tests to see if ignition switch is bad?, 1974 914 1.8 |
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Any simple tests to see if ignition switch is bad?, 1974 914 1.8 |
brcacti |
Nov 8 2019, 01:16 PM
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1974 914 1.8 Group: Members Posts: 674 Joined: 17-July 19 From: PHX AZ 60 miles south Member No.: 23,302 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hello, any simple tests to see if ignition switch is bad? I have a multimeter, am slowly learning how to use it
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jcd914 |
Nov 8 2019, 03:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
Look over a wiring diagram and then test for power out of the switch at the different key positions.
The plastic housing cracks but the normal symptom of this failure is the starter circuit does not get power when the key is turned to the start(crank) position. Jim |
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