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Ignition switch

D dgacutanMember
In order to avoid the expensive switch replacement I have left the key side in the unlock position and pulled the electrical side and connected it to a universal hot rod ignition switch. Works great, but now I think this switch is faulty due to the fact that the car will without warning shut down, cold or hot. Luckily it restarts and has only been embarrassing and not dangerous. I'm going to replace the switch again but should the switch have a certain amperage rating? Can you suggest an aftermarket switch (e.g. Ron Francis?) Thanks.
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panteradougpanteradougMember
You can leave the stock switch in place and install a universal ignition switch into the console.

Transfer the wires from the harness to it.

I am pretty sure though that the electrical part of the original switch can be rebuilt.

What happens with it is the grease originally installed dries up and works like caulking.

The mechanical part of it is pretty hearty but can also stand to be greased as well.
D dgacutanMember
Hey David, I'm pursuing the Ignition Switch Controller idea. I like the fact that I am reducing the amperage at the ignition switch, but plan to keep the hot rod universal ignition switch to connect to the controller at this point. I'll probably add the push button start too.

I'll post up the results of my installation.

Thanks again for the good information.
panteradougpanteradougMember
Going with the PE controller is a really good decision.

It's too bad that the replacement switch for the original is so expensive.

When I first got my car, it had an aftermarket starting switch mounted in the console.

When I pulled out the original, it didn't even need to be replaced, just disassembled, lubed and re-installed.

The electronic part of the switch was available separately back then as as a precaution I did replace it. After all, it was cheap at less than $40, AND it came with a new lock cylinder and key!

Must be inflation?
davidnunndavidnunnMember
Is the factory ignition switch really so expensive? Can you not buy the switch and lock cylinder or do you have to buy the complete assembly, including steering lock? If you do, so be it. Save yourself a headache and fix it correctly. Bite the bullet and buy a new ignition switch assy. and make it last forever by adding the PE Ignition switch controller.
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