Can anyone help me get an ignition switch?

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Tue Mar 14, 17 6:45 pm

I'm really stuck now. The aftermarket switches from Rockauto are internally wired wrong and I have no ignition.

I now have two options; hope one of the guys on here can help, maybe a racer who doesn't need ignition switch anymore or I'm going to have to rig a push button system.
Can't even find correct OEM parts when searching.
My car has been off the road since I bought it back three months ago and I just need a frigging ignition switch that works. Doing my head in

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Tue Mar 14, 17 7:16 pm

Temporary push button sounds like a great idea. Gives you time to enjoy the car till the right ignition switch becomes available

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Tue Mar 14, 17 7:18 pm

It's so frustrating Mark. I've had the car running off the switch but only by hot wiring the starter wire to the live feed. I guess if I wired that to a push button I could at least drive the car.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Tue Mar 14, 17 7:56 pm

I think Push button is a great idea.

charger01 · Post by **charger01** » Tue Mar 14, 17 8:07 pm

I had a new one boxed for a Charger . I gave it to Stevo . I've messaged him & waiting for a reply . I don't think he used it. If he still has it I will post it to you Miles.

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Tue Mar 14, 17 8:39 pm

Thanks Ade, good of you mate. Just tried rebuilding and cleaning the old switch but no dice.

charger01 · Post by **charger01** » Tue Mar 14, 17 8:50 pm

Miles I've just spoke to Stevo. Its ignition barrel/new keys brand new but with spade connections. I will get it in the next couple of days. P.m me your details and I will post it to you & hopefully you can make use of it.

latil · Post by **latil** » Tue Mar 14, 17 9:06 pm

Only one I can find. http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1973/p ... witch.html

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed Mar 15, 17 7:18 am

Cheers Ade, I've Pm'd you.

Latin, that's the same one as I have and has all the connections wired wrong, or at least my version did. Has no power to starter or coil at switch for start and full 12v in run which means the starter is permanently on...

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Mar 15, 17 10:42 am

Chinese or Mexican junk then. On the bright side,take the plugs out and run on the starter,electric cars are all the rage you know

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Fri Mar 17, 17 5:15 pm

Bits like that I can usually pick up over the weekend if anyone wants, I pass National moparts most Saturdays on my way to the hotrod!

GJUK · Post by **GJUK** » Fri Mar 17, 17 9:17 pm

Just a thought, push button might not go down well with your insurance company, they normally require some kind of key to start the engine.

charger01 · Post by **charger01** » Fri Mar 17, 17 11:43 pm

Stevo is back home tomorrow Miles. He works in London all week.
I will pick it up tomorrow and get it in the post to you.

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Sat Mar 18, 17 7:50 am

Thanks for the heads up guys. Never thought a push button would be a insurance problem. It's a hassle anyway as the Mopar switch has that extra connection for the coil that has to drop out at 'start' , so illl wait on the correct part.

charger01 · Post by **charger01** » Mon Mar 20, 17 2:06 pm

Posted 1st class today Miles . Hopefully you can do something with it to get you on the road again.