Ignition switch wont connect..., When using the key. **Solved** |
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Ignition switch wont connect..., When using the key. **Solved** |
Bob L. |
Feb 3 2012, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hi again,
I need some help with the Ignition switch... The old one stopped working before I bought the car and a bypass button was installed. I has worked fine. position. I finally got around to replacing the electrical switch portion of the system. The first funny thing I noticed is that the wires used for the bypass switch don't appear to be the ones that go to the terminals that connect when the switch is turned to the "start". When I turn the switch terminals A&B connect but the wires used to bypass the switch seem to go to A&C. Am I just following the wires wrong? I did have to modify the switch to fit into the key mechanism by Filing off a tab and a bump off to allow the switch to fully seat into key mech. The problem I'm having is the new switch doesn't work when its in the mechanism. only when I have it out by itself. I can turn the insides with a screwdriver and the terminals will show continuity. I think the "key mechanism" is not turning far enough to make the connection inside the switch. The same thing is happening with the old switch (it is cracked), Works outside the key mech, but not in it. Anyone had this one before? Thanks, Bob |
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Feb 3 2012, 08:31 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,507 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
What year? Which replacement switch did you use. There are some POS's out there. IIRC, RacerChris had a go around with some recently. If you have a 75-76 it has own. I think 72,3,&4 are the same.
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