 Ignition switch Woes..., tumbler not turning enough.. |
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| Rod |
 Jun 7 2012, 03:55 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 616 Joined: 1-January 08 From: Farnham UK Member No.: 8,526 Region Association: England  |
Ok so the ignition switch was cracked and a replacement has been found. The problem is that the key part of the mechanism won't turn the ignition switch barrel far enough to make contact and turn the starter...
The switch works on the bench, but put it in the Ignition barrel and turn with the key and nothing.. If I shim it out with tape around the switch it works, but still intermittently.. The key part of the switch is also at the stage in life where I can remove the key with the ignition on! - It just near enough pulls out! So are these available new at all, or do I start a second hand search? Also - how much of a hassle is it with regard changing door and boot locks to suit? (I hate having different keys for everywhere...) |
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| germag |
Jun 7 2012, 11:38 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 30-May 12 From: Fremont, CA Member No.: 14,497 Region Association: Northern California |
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Part No. 914 347 903 02 Not sure what to tell you about keying the doors the same. Good Luck QUOTE(Rod @ Jun 7 2012, 02:55 AM)  Ok so the ignition switch was cracked and a replacement has been found. The problem is that the key part of the mechanism won't turn the ignition switch barrel far enough to make contact and turn the starter... The switch works on the bench, but put it in the Ignition barrel and turn with the key and nothing.. If I shim it out with tape around the switch it works, but still intermittently.. The key part of the switch is also at the stage in life where I can remove the key with the ignition on! - It just near enough pulls out! So are these available new at all, or do I start a second hand search? Also - how much of a hassle is it with regard changing door and boot locks to suit? (I hate having different keys for everywhere...) |
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| Bob L. |
Jun 7 2012, 01:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I had the same problem, along with the key cylinder not popping out when the key is removed.
Check these out http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=165861 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=165990 one for each problem. |
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| CTNL74914 |
Jun 7 2012, 10:56 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 3-June 12 From: New London, WI Member No.: 14,516 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
the tumbler portion of my ign switch is still OK but after installing the 3rd inner plastic switch I decided to install a push-button start switch. The key still has to be turned to position to activate the warning lights & fuel pump, but the push button have proven to be more reliable.
And my key still works for the door locks. |
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| Bob L. |
Jun 7 2012, 11:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 7-August 11 From: Austin TX Member No.: 13,411 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(CTNL74914 @ Jun 7 2012, 11:56 PM) the tumbler portion of my ign switch is still OK but after installing the 3rd inner plastic switch I decided to install a push-button start switch. The key still has to be turned to position to activate the warning lights & fuel pump, but the push button have proven to be more reliable. And my key still works for the door locks. I had the pushbutton too. It just short circuits the key switch. I think you can crank the engine without the key but it won't start. |
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| Rod |
Jun 8 2012, 06:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 616 Joined: 1-January 08 From: Farnham UK Member No.: 8,526 Region Association: England |
Thanks Bob, very interesting reading the two links you gave. I have a starter switch in a box, but don't really want to use it as I prefer original...
I have both problems you experienced, so will amend both as per the links. I need to find an ignition barrel though... |
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| markb |
Jun 8 2012, 10:22 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California 
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QUOTE(Rod @ Jun 8 2012, 05:50 AM) Thanks Bob, very interesting reading the two links you gave. I have a starter switch in a box, but don't really want to use it as I prefer original... I have both problems you experienced, so will amend both as per the links. I need to find an ignition barrel though... Send me a PM with your address & I'll send you an extra I have. Woops, just noticed you're in the UK. If you can't find one closer, this one is yours for the cost of shipping. |
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