Ignition Switch
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Ignition Switch
1970 Corvette 4-speed L-46.
I have no power when I turn my ignition switch to "accessory", everything else works great. It has been this way since I first bought the car and it's next on the list of things to fix. The reverses lockout is currently disabled so that is not the issue. I'll hook that all up once I get the ignition system all working.
By any chance does the accessory circuit have it's own fuse? It would be awesome if it was something that simple
The ignition switch the key goes into is new and was just replaced. I assume the next item I should replace is the actual ignition switch at the base of the steering column? Does this sound reasonable? Anything else I should check first? Any words of wisdom in regards to changing the switch?
I have no power when I turn my ignition switch to "accessory", everything else works great. It has been this way since I first bought the car and it's next on the list of things to fix. The reverses lockout is currently disabled so that is not the issue. I'll hook that all up once I get the ignition system all working.
By any chance does the accessory circuit have it's own fuse? It would be awesome if it was something that simple
The ignition switch the key goes into is new and was just replaced. I assume the next item I should replace is the actual ignition switch at the base of the steering column? Does this sound reasonable? Anything else I should check first? Any words of wisdom in regards to changing the switch?
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1970 Corvette 4-speed L-46.
I have no power when I turn my ignition switch to "accessory", everything else works great. It has been this way since I first bought the car and it's next on the list of things to fix. The reverses lockout is currently disabled so that is not the issue. I'll hook that all up once I get the ignition system all working.
By any chance does the accessory circuit have it's own fuse? It would be awesome if it was something that simple
The ignition switch the key goes into is new and was just replaced. I assume the next item I should replace is the actual ignition switch at the base of the steering column? Does this sound reasonable? Anything else I should check first? Any words of wisdom in regards to changing the switch?
I have no power when I turn my ignition switch to "accessory", everything else works great. It has been this way since I first bought the car and it's next on the list of things to fix. The reverses lockout is currently disabled so that is not the issue. I'll hook that all up once I get the ignition system all working.
By any chance does the accessory circuit have it's own fuse? It would be awesome if it was something that simple
The ignition switch the key goes into is new and was just replaced. I assume the next item I should replace is the actual ignition switch at the base of the steering column? Does this sound reasonable? Anything else I should check first? Any words of wisdom in regards to changing the switch?
If this doesn't work then disconnect the plug and remove the switch to look it over. It is not unusual for the metal "fingers" at each end of the switch that hold the switch together to loosen over time. Sometimes you can simply squeeze the "fingers" together carefully and eliminate the problem.
Let us know how it turns out.
Good luck... GUSTO
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the actual igintion switch needs adjustment with the key lock.
lossen switch assemble, push swith towards lock until the acc. stuff turns on,
while holding swtich position, now tighten down the screws for the switch.
ps. any time a swith or lock are replaced, this adjustment should be checked.
lossen switch assemble, push swith towards lock until the acc. stuff turns on,
while holding swtich position, now tighten down the screws for the switch.
ps. any time a swith or lock are replaced, this adjustment should be checked.
Last edited by 69Vett; Jun 18, 2014 at 12:49 PM.
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Hopeing for a easy fix!
