 Replaced my ignition switch (again). Will it solve my start problem?, PLUS I awoke the seat buzzer! |
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| Tom |
 Jul 21 2010, 07:08 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None  |
If the switch was OK, then the only other thing you were "disturbing" when replacing the switch previously was the connector. Could be a bad crimp inside the connector, that's why I asked before. So, if you have replaced the switch and still have the problem, ie; it works only after wiggling, then the only thing left is the connector. One of the wire's crimps may be going bad.
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| orthobiz |
Jul 21 2010, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,757 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(Tom @ Jul 21 2010, 09:08 PM)  If the switch was OK, then the only other thing you were "disturbing" when replacing the switch previously was the connector. Could be a bad crimp inside the connector, that's why I asked before. So, if you have replaced the switch and still have the problem, ie; it works only after wiggling, then the only thing left is the connector. One of the wire's crimps may be going bad. Tom Although, after discussing it with Brad Mayeur today from 914ltd, he said some of the higher mileage vehicles have housings attached to the starter switch that don't allow for the full clockwise rotation necessary for contact in the switch itself. He said the 75/76 models (not mine) were notorious for this. My car has 24000 miles on it. He is sending me a used whatever-you-call-the-thing-the-key-fits-into. I'll keep this thread posted on my progress. The connector crimp is interesting; since there are seven prongs for seven holes (hey, wasn't there an old musical with a name like that?) it would be nice to know which crimp is the culprit. Meanwhile, like Gimp pointed out, I may just have the non-OEM starter switch problem. I have an OEM switch in there right now, maybe I have no further cause for concern! Paul |
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| CHAZT54 |
Jul 22 2010, 11:12 AM
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CHAZT54 Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 29-December 08 From: New London, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,878 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I also had ignition switch problems on my '74 and finally decided to put in a push button start switch I picked up at Advance Auto parts. Now, I just turn the key to the on position and push the start button and it turns over now every time without first crossing my fingers. The push button glows red and looks sharp mounted between the column and the cig. lighter.
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| orthobiz |
Jul 22 2010, 02:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,757 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(CHAZT54 @ Jul 22 2010, 01:12 PM) I also had ignition switch problems on my '74 and finally decided to put in a push button start switch I picked up at Advance Auto parts. Now, I just turn the key to the on position and push the start button and it turns over now every time without first crossing my fingers. The push button glows red and looks sharp mounted between the column and the cig. lighter. CHAZT (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Do you have a pic? I think I would have an originality issue with the looks but NOT the performance of such a switch. Paul |
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