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CatMan1 · 09-01-2022, 09:26 AM

I am suspecting that I might have a bad ignition switch. It came with the car and doesn't look too old so it's a reproduction. I noticed that the magneto quit one day. I've had the post out and it looked clean and had continuity through it. The wires appear to be routed correctly. Last night I noticed that with everything off and the battery disconnected I got continuity from the 'MAG' to the 'DIM', 'BRIGHT' and 'TAIL'. This is on the back of the switch with everything off. I would not think that is correct, right? I'm thinking this would de-magnetize the magneto? This afternoon I'm going to hook up the battery and see if I have voltage down to the post......which would be wrong. Also, I did make a test light to connect to the magneto post to test it. No light. I'm more concerned about the switch at the moment. Also wondering if it would have any effect on the car not charging.

09-01-2022, 09:26 AM	#1
CatMan1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Pella, IA Posts: 337	Bad Ignition Switch? I am suspecting that I might have a bad ignition switch. It came with the car and doesn't look too old so it's a reproduction. I noticed that the magneto quit one day. I've had the post out and it looked clean and had continuity through it. The wires appear to be routed correctly. Last night I noticed that with everything off and the battery disconnected I got continuity from the 'MAG' to the 'DIM', 'BRIGHT' and 'TAIL'. This is on the back of the switch with everything off. I would not think that is correct, right? I'm thinking this would de-magnetize the magneto? This afternoon I'm going to hook up the battery and see if I have voltage down to the post......which would be wrong. Also, I did make a test light to connect to the magneto post to test it. No light. I'm more concerned about the switch at the moment. Also wondering if it would have any effect on the car not charging.