 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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| 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: 1,759 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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