Ignition Switch Insides

gnition Switch Insides and how it works.

Courtesy or Reg in Bristol. I would link to his site but it doesn't like links.

(Fixed by Admin)

http://www.reggiecx.uphero.com/teknix.html

Here are some pics of a Z/A/B(C?) ignition switch I stripped down when changing lock barrels.

Removing the black plastic cover, I found nasties on the blade terminals

this corrosion with some nice dampness could lead to some interesting faults

The Switched Section

The copper contacts and wipers were all in good condition

and would be used again

Heavy scoring, pitting and tracking would be suspect.

DONT LOSE THE SPRINGS !!

These little buggers have a habit of jumping out from under the two wipers so Be careful.

Heres what all the contacts do electrically

RED - Supply from main fuse

GREEN - Earth/Ground via loom

BLACK - Supply out when ignition is switched on

BLACK/WHITE - Connected to ground when ignition is switched off.

Linked to killswitch which does the same job. Stopping engine

BROWN and BROWN/WHITE -lights/parking lights

Check the wiring diagram for your model

My wiring is home made and I dont use these connectors