ignition switch
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Irwindale Ca
ignition switch
Hi this is a long shot but does anyone know if there is a aftermarket universal ignition switch that takes 100 amps or more? my ignition switch and steering lock fell apart so I bypassed the steering column ignition block and rewired it to a universal ignition switch. Worked fine for a while until it melted. Apparently there are quite a few amps that are running through those big gauge ignition wires. I tried these aftermarket ignition switches at the local autoparts stores but they are rated at 30 amps and all melt after a while. I am trying to avoid a 500 dollar mechanichs bill replacing the steering column. I got 298000 miles on my 86 and dont think its worth it to dish out. By the way , i never replaced my valve cover gaskets. They never leaked. Just a bit of frivilous information..ops 1986 L-98...Right now im using a 75 amp light pull switch. Never heats or melts but theres no ignition key.. Yikes... sorry for the long post..Thanx in advance
Mike
Mike
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
It shouldn't cost $500 to replace the ignition switch AND there is no where near 100 amps flowing through the ignition switch because there are four switches in the ignition switch and one of them has 58 amps of fuses on it, the rest are less. Buy a replacement switch and replace it!
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Irwindale Ca
Originally Posted by jfb
It shouldn't cost $500 to replace the ignition switch AND there is no where near 100 amps flowing through the ignition switch because there are four switches in the ignition switch and one of them has 58 amps of fuses on it, the rest are less. Buy a replacement switch and replace it!
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From: Thornhill Ontario
mike,
what did u end up doing?
as i am having the same problem, and thinking of running a fused ignition start button straight from the battery...
it's to much of a hassel to get to the switch and figure this is alot easier...and kinda cool aswell
what did u end up doing?
as i am having the same problem, and thinking of running a fused ignition start button straight from the battery...
it's to much of a hassel to get to the switch and figure this is alot easier...and kinda cool aswell
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Irwindale Ca
Originally Posted by danbokem
mike,
what did u end up doing?
as i am having the same problem, and thinking of running a fused ignition start button straight from the battery...
it's to much of a hassel to get to the switch and figure this is alot easier...and kinda cool aswell
what did u end up doing?
as i am having the same problem, and thinking of running a fused ignition start button straight from the battery...
it's to much of a hassel to get to the switch and figure this is alot easier...and kinda cool aswell
