ignition switch

[jeffast]

i need a new ignition switch, mine doesn't always start the car, how hard is it to replace the switch

[kwren]

Originally Posted by jeffast

i need a new ignition switch, mine doesn't always start the car, how hard is it to replace the switch

the car may not start even with a new switch

[jeffast]

when i turn the key all the lights go out like there suppose to and the starter cranks weakly, but evrey third time or so the lights go out and the starter doesn't go. if i jumper the solinoid on the starter to the battery it starts instantly(and the starter sounds stronger, but i could be hearing things), evrey time, this would be a problem with the ignition. As it is worn out on my car i would just as soon replace the switch and maybe the lock cylinder while i'm in there. As far as i know the svx doesn't have a starter relay. so the ignition switch is bad.
so got any idea how hard it is to remove/install or what...

thanks for the useful comment

Originally Posted by kwren

the car may not start even with a new switch

[msvx95]

It's not hard to replace...do a search on "ignition switch"....there are pics also in one of the threads. There are security screws on this device that only allow you to tighten so far, then I think they break..I'll have to check.

[msvx95]

Yes in fact look at the thread called "ignition switch pics"....Kuoh has a great write-up on this..... good luck.

[LetItSnow]

<link to that thread>

[kwren]

Originally Posted by jeffast

when i turn the key all the lights go out like there suppose to and the starter cranks weakly, but evrey third time or so the lights go out and the starter doesn't go. if i jumper the solinoid on the starter to the battery it starts instantly(and the starter sounds stronger, but i could be hearing things), evrey time, this would be a problem with the ignition. As it is worn out on my car i would just as soon replace the switch and maybe the lock cylinder while i'm in there. As far as i know the svx doesn't have a starter relay. so the ignition switch is bad.
so got any idea how hard it is to remove/install or what...

thanks for the useful comment

Of coures it isn't the battery. you said "if i jumper the solinoid on the starter to the battery it starts instantly(and the starter sounds stronger", ... My starter sounds stronger all the time with the Bosch relay on it because it is getting the full voltage from the Battery right to the starter!

That certainly doesn't sound batteryish to me LOL

If it is, I would like to have a "bad battery" like yours, maybe at least to start my SVX on a cold morning

[jeffast]

Originally Posted by kwren

Of coures it isn't the battery. you said "if i jumper the solinoid on the starter to the battery it starts instantly(and the starter sounds stronger", ... My starter sounds stronger all the time with the Bosch relay on it because it is getting the full voltage from the Battery right to the starter!

That certainly doesn't sound batteryish to me LOL

If it is, I would like to have a "bad battery" like yours, maybe at least to start my SVX on a cold morning

lol, i changed batteries at the same time i finished the wiring for my 5spd swap so i could start my car from the inside9i was starting it under the hood with a wire to the solinoid. i charged my battery overnight and it now starts the car without a problem. but it seems to lose significant power if undriven for more then 12 hrs...
thats why i'm thinking that my battery is bad,

[kwren]

Originally Posted by jeffast

lol, i changed batteries at the same time i finished the wiring for my 5spd swap so i could start my car from the inside9i was starting it under the hood with a wire to the solinoid. i charged my battery overnight and it now starts the car without a problem. but it seems to lose significant power if undriven for more then 12 hrs...
thats why i'm thinking that my battery is bad,

are sure a bummer. I would suggest if you are intent on a new battery, Costco batteries are great and virtually guaranteed forever ( if you play your cards right)
Might swing by the neighborhood auto parts store and pick up a Bosch relay for stock in case you need one anytime soon! LOL
Take care and hope it all works out soon.
Keith