Re: 65 Ignition Switch R&R

Hello,

I suspect as you probably know the current issue with the AutoZone switch involves the ballast resistor. In start the ballast resistor is bypassed and in run power goes through the ballast resistor.

If you don't have a good electrical diagram this site should help you:

http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=26

Check continuity through the Brown and Dark Blue wires from the ignition switch socket and the ballast resistor. Also check the terminals on the ignition switch with an ohm meter when turning the key without it being plugged into the socket.

Good Luck

Dennis C.

On Friday, May 11, 2018 at 8:09:04 PM UTC-7, TopBanana wrote:

OK...fast forward...I determined that the OEM switch is garbage and the eBay seller won't refund my $ since it was "installed" (I guess around my tumbler & key?) Whatever.

So I bought a switch from Auto Zone. It ohm's out across the IGN1 and batt terminals, and I've confirmed I have 12v to the IGN1 terminal with the key on. Car starts but dies when the key is turned to Run. Bought another one thinking something is wrong with switch #1. Nope...same thing. But one thing I DID discover was that after putting my original switch back in, and then jiggling it, the car started and ran until I bumped the key. I've not been able to do that with the AutoZone switches.

Any way...what the %$#$ gives? What's the %$#@ing problem? Every aftermarket switch can't be bad! Plug looks good and uncoorroded. I have no %$#@ing idea what's %$#@ing wrong! Can anyone offer some enlightened suggestions before I start bashing $#!t in my garage with a %$#@ing hammer?! I just want to enjoy my car!!!

Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert http://goo.gl/6xUS1
73 Dart Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie
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On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 9:14 AM, Jimmy Peavy <peav...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Sounds like you have a 66 up tumbler, maybe the old switch was later than a 65?

On 4/30/18, 62-65-mail...@ornocar.org

<62-65-mail...@ornocar.org> wrote:
> What's the Mopar NOS OEM switch part number?
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
>
>> -------Original Message-------
>
>> So I got to switch out and it was way easier than I thought.
>>
>> The switch I bought is a Mopar NOS OEM switch with the factory part
>> number I found in my dealer parts book. The old one I pulled out is
>> not Mopar, but an older replacement as it says made in USA on it.
>>
>> First thing I noticed was that the new Switch has an extra prongs on
>> the back for ground. Second thing is when I insert the tumbler into
>> the new switch, it won't turn at all. I'm really confused.
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>

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