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Ignition Switch Recommendations

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jeepstar, Apr 11, 2023.

  1. Apr 27, 2023
    CHUGALUG

    CHUGALUG Member

    Silverton, OR
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    Cole-Hersee makes some very high quality ignition switches. https://www.littelfuse.com/products/switches/ignition-switches.aspx

    I chose one of their 3 position switches as My jeep uses a starter button. But they make some 4 position switches if you want the start internal.

    They are an American co that dates back to 1924. I have used their switches on a bunch of projects and never had a failure.
     
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  2. Apr 28, 2023
    jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Alright, update time I guess....
    @Lockman sent me a new ignition switch with some sweet jeep logo keys.
    Because I'm impatient, I bought a new starter solenoid to see if that fixed my problem While I waited on the new ignition. It seemed to be my fix. I didn't touch it for a week or so, went out to drive it on Wednesday and when I turned the key over the battery died.
    I haven't had time to install the new ignition switch, but that's my next step. Somewhere there is a drain on the battery all of a sudden, and last week it was my ignition just cranking over and not stopping cranking.
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2023
    vtxtasy

    vtxtasy oldbee 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

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    If the battery was still hooked up the switch may have kept the ignition/coil on.
     
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