Netrual Saftey Switch
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodland California
Netrual Saftey Switch
6 months ago I replaced my NSS.
I found out that the major resalers here all sell the same switch so where I purchased it really doesn't really make a difference.
And there seems to be no warranty.
A week or so ago the 75 would not start.
I ended up pulling the console to check the NSS and sure enough
when I tried to start it the switch started smoking.
I'm looking for a higher quality switch.
One that does not have the reverse wires wrong from the factory.
Does anyone have any ideas where I can purchase a little better switch?
Ralph
I found out that the major resalers here all sell the same switch so where I purchased it really doesn't really make a difference.
And there seems to be no warranty.
A week or so ago the 75 would not start.
I ended up pulling the console to check the NSS and sure enough
when I tried to start it the switch started smoking.
I'm looking for a higher quality switch.
One that does not have the reverse wires wrong from the factory.
Does anyone have any ideas where I can purchase a little better switch?
Ralph
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you could always bubba it, and add in a NSS Relay.
this would have min. current draw on the cheap switches.
(enabling them to last much longer)
then the relay would switch the heavy current for the starter.
Bonus points: this relay could be tied to a Hidden Kill switch for anti-Theft also.
this would have min. current draw on the cheap switches.
(enabling them to last much longer)
then the relay would switch the heavy current for the starter.
Bonus points: this relay could be tied to a Hidden Kill switch for anti-Theft also.
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Depends on how often you have to pass some silly inspection or other, ME here in Florida, I would jumper it out by splicing the wires together, and if anyone so stupid as to hit the starter in gear, wellllllll
eff em.....
eff em.....
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Woodland California
you could always bubba it, and add in a NSS Relay.
this would have min. current draw on the cheap switches.
(enabling them to last much longer)
then the relay would switch the heavy current for the starter.
Bonus points: this relay could be tied to a Hidden Kill switch for anti-Theft also.
this would have min. current draw on the cheap switches.
(enabling them to last much longer)
then the relay would switch the heavy current for the starter.
Bonus points: this relay could be tied to a Hidden Kill switch for anti-Theft also.
Relay could be setup in a plug so it could be changed easily.
The NSS I have now may be good enough to operate the coil on the relay.
Any idea how many amps the relay would have to be?
Ralph
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodland California
I found a 12volt 70 amp relay at Fry's electronics for $8.99.
I'm guessing the are using them in Car Stereos now days.
This idea only saved me $40.00.
Thanks 69Vette
R~
I'm guessing the are using them in Car Stereos now days.
This idea only saved me $40.00.
Thanks 69Vette
R~
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 849
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From: Woodland California
Okay I've been sick the last week, had a reaction to a shot, not fun.
Anyway got it all wired up and it works slick.
Thought about drawing a wiring diagram, but I'm sure how to do it and post it here.
I saved $40.00 and have a unit that should last for the rest of my life.
Any questions and I'll help as mush as I can.
Ralph
Anyway got it all wired up and it works slick.
Thought about drawing a wiring diagram, but I'm sure how to do it and post it here.
I saved $40.00 and have a unit that should last for the rest of my life.
Any questions and I'll help as mush as I can.
Ralph
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