Date:         Mon, 1 Sep 2008 13:47:41 -0700
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From:         mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: dead ignition, need help
Comments: To: Jim Cochran <mxsailor@GMAIL.COM>
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You can easily hot wire around that part of the switch by using empty
relay socket #2 of the main fuse/relay panel. Two of the empty leg holes
can be connected together with a piece of wire and this will do the same
as turning on the key. Put male spade connectors on the ends of the wire
and plug them into holes 2 and 4 of relay socket #2. If it was me I
would buy an inline fuse holder with wires built in, about $3 at a FLAPS
or Walmort, for ATC fuse. Then use a 20-30 amp fuse in it, add male
spade ends, good to go. This way you can leave the fuse out while you
plug the ends into the relay socket. Then put fuse in when you want the
vehicle on, pull fuse out to turn off. The relay socket has a center
number labeling it and very small numbers for each leg hole.

Mark




Jim Cochran wrote:
> Just wrapped up replacing one head and gasket on the other. Car has
> been sitting awhile, occupied by mice. When I first stuck in key
> everything seemed to lite up and buzzed, then blinked out. No leds,
> buzzer or gauges, but the radio and emergency flasher work, interior
> lights. Turn on lights, get parking lights only.
>
> I suspect the ignition switch (I had to replace the starter function
> of switch with a starter button a couple of years ago). What's the
> best way to hotwire the Westy (86 2.1L with A/C, manual 4 sp) so I can
> at least check my work on the engine. The starter button WILL turn the
> engine over. How can I troubleshoot this problem?
>
>