[C2] Ignition switch woes
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 998
Likes: 388
From: Tyrone, GA
Ignition switch woes
I discovered that my ignition switch, on my '64, is in the "Acc" position when the bezel says "Lock" and it has run my battery down once already. It also lets me pull the key out while it is in the "Acc" position. I took the switch out thinking that it may have rotated in the dash panel but when I go it out, I noticed the little tab was in the groove in the dash. Has anyone else had this problem with the key not lining up with the printed switch positions? I've ordered all new components for a new switch but if it has the exact tab like the one I have now it will not line up. Is it possible that this is just a GM switch and not correct for this car?
Last edited by inspectorudy; Oct 9, 2021 at 06:21 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 22,182
Likes: 4,178
From: Kannapolis NC
I discovered that my ignition switch is in the "Acc" position when the bezel says "Lock" and it has run my battery down once already. It also lets me pull the key out while it is in the "Acc" position. I took the switch out thinking that it may have rotated in the dash panel but when I go it out, I noticed the little tab was in the groove in the dash. Has anyone else had this problem with the key not lining up with the printed switch positions? I've ordered all new components for a new switch but if it has the exact tab like the one I have now it will not line up. Is it possible that this is just a GM switch and not correct for this car?
Last edited by 65GGvert; Oct 9, 2021 at 07:18 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 7,463
Likes: 2,643
From: Really Central IL Illinois
What are the numbers on the switch? I think someone here had a post on the different switches used. I remember a 65 using a 066 switch (I believe that is correct), but don't recall what the other C2s are.
