 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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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,759 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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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 20 2010, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 836 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Wyoming, US Member No.: 5,568 Region Association: None |
Paul, I had same thing happen to me with a cheapie ignition switch, looked fine but didn't work so well. I eventually replaced it with an OEM version that fit much better into the steering column and haven't had a problem since. As for the seat belt buzzer going off, how many connectors were on the back of your new switch?
6 or 4? IIRC the later model (75-76) switches have two more prongs for the seat belt warning buzzer and dash light. Mike |
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| orthobiz |
Jul 21 2010, 04:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,759 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Kirmizi @ Jul 20 2010, 10:35 PM)  Paul, I had same thing happen to me with a cheapie ignition switch, looked fine but didn't work so well. I eventually replaced it with an OEM version that fit much better into the steering column and haven't had a problem since. As for the seat belt buzzer going off, how many connectors were on the back of your new switch? 6 or 4? IIRC the later model (75-76) switches have two more prongs for the seat belt warning buzzer and dash light. Mike Both switches have 7 connectors and look externally alike. Once I had the switch screwed in, it seemed to fit the same, OEM and cheapie. Here's a pic of both (OEM on the right): (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-7438-1279480875.jpg) Paul |
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