Subject: Re: Question on ignition switch and start button
Author: Ian Adkins
Date: Sep 15, 2000, 4:11 PM
Post ID: 1702544640
Hi Rich,
I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "starting in any postion".
If the ignition is a car type then there are two different ways to wire it.
One way is to wire it so when you turn the switch to the #3 position (as you
would be starting the car) the engine turns over. The other way is setting
up the wiring so that you need to start the bike with a push button starter.
Check your manual and you can see the two different wiring methods on the
civilian and police models.
Ciao...Ian
-----Original Message-----
From: Rich Zink <rzi-@co.alameda.ca.us>
To: Looped Group <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Date: September 15, 2000 5:45 PM
Subject: Question on ignition switch and start button
| On my '71 Ambassador the starter turns over with the key in any position. It will only start with the key on the 'run' (#2) position. I believe that the ignition switch was changed at one time as it has the |
| position that would work like a car ignition (start using the key). It |
| start or turnover in this position. Excuse my ignorance at the moment but this doesn't seem like the way it should be and quite frankly seems pretty dangerous. Anyone have any ideas as to where to start on fiquring out what is amiss? The wiring inside the headlight does not appear to be butchered |
| anyway but I am going to pull off the dash tonight to get a look at the ignition switch wiring. Anyone ever experience this? Thanks, Rich ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want.http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics |