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gz · 10-05-2020, 10:41 PM

It is a common problem.

The worst part is the diecast center that the key goes into. If you are able to take your key in and out, and turn the switch on and off, your diecast center is probably OK.

You can CAREFULLY take the ignition switch apart by removing the contact/terminal plate. Some are pin type that are twisted off, the others have tabs that will need to be CAREFULLY bent to get it off. Once inside, the copper contacts can be removed for cleaning. Try CAREFULLY bending them so they will make better contact with the back of the contact/terminal plate. Clean the contact on the back of the terminal as well. You can also carefully sand the back of the terminal to make it level if it is warped.

I believe Lang sells a good quality replacement contact/terminal plate. Some of the others that have been made in the past are not good.

These switches are really simple, so be careful and you should be able to make it work OK.

Keep an eye out for a better original. They do come up for sale.

10-05-2020, 10:41 PM	#2
gz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,666	Re: Ignition Switch Problems It is a common problem. The worst part is the diecast center that the key goes into. If you are able to take your key in and out, and turn the switch on and off, your diecast center is probably OK. You can CAREFULLY take the ignition switch apart by removing the contact/terminal plate. Some are pin type that are twisted off, the others have tabs that will need to be CAREFULLY bent to get it off. Once inside, the copper contacts can be removed for cleaning. Try CAREFULLY bending them so they will make better contact with the back of the contact/terminal plate. Clean the contact on the back of the terminal as well. You can also carefully sand the back of the terminal to make it level if it is warped. I believe Lang sells a good quality replacement contact/terminal plate. Some of the others that have been made in the past are not good. These switches are really simple, so be careful and you should be able to make it work OK. Keep an eye out for a better original. They do come up for sale.