Key Switch!

[Coolbreezin]

I have seen quite a bit on these threads about key switch. is there a better one out there that looks like it should be there? LOL i have put a lanyard on mine but when you turn it doesn't feel like it clicks in solid. would that be a good indication that i should be thinking of replacing it and is the newer 5T one big dog has any better?

I had a marine key switch installed under the seat on the sidecover. Acts exactly like a car ignition.

 

[mleach72]

Oh it gets better...Now not getting power to the starter..... I was hearing the compression releases click!

.................maybe this could be a problem!

Going Drinking!

Mine looked exactly like yours did. It started causing problems. This might be your problem.

The May Thang - 2023

Doing a Hot air balloon tether today. Packing up tomorrow and Tuesday. Leaving Wednesday.

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[flcmcya]

Any recommendations for a replacement?

 

[mleach72]

Any recommendations for a replacement?

Not sure. I just cleaned everything up with a wire brush and then wrapped it good with electrical tape. That's been 3 years ago. It's been fine since.

 

[Mickmorris]

LOL forgot too hit save!

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Possibly for diagnostic at the dealership when they were still around….

 

[Mickmorris]

Not sure. I just cleaned everything up with a wire brush and then wrapped it good with electrical tape. That's been 3 years ago. It's been fine since.

I did exactly the same thing on the ridgeback Matt. Still working fine.

 

[HMAN]

Any recommendations for a replacement?

Find a local shop that does alternator/starter repair. These shops can be tough to find nowdays. They should be able to fix ya up. I was lucky, there was a crazy Russian 2 doors down from the OG factory. He was their go-to guy. Took the starter in and he knew exactly where his replacement parts were. I sure dont know how. The place was a total pigstye. Wish he was still around.

 

[Snuffy]

Back in the day most towns had a alternator/starter repair shop. Sadly these disappeared long ago with many other shops like this. Sadly we live in a throw away society now. Things are made so cheaply is easier and cheaper to just buy a new one. I miss the old days. I remember my grandparents having a microwave from the 50’s that was still running strong in the 90’s. And a ceiling fan that was the same. Hell it’s probably still going strong today. Those were the good days when people made things to last.