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ignition (key) switch byass

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by project1, Aug 7, 2011.

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    i did have a thread going about this but it disappeared. trying to solve this electrical problem (http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=33301.html) and took my main switch (key) apart to clean it. when i put it back together it doesn't work. i tried multiple times to install it and i cannot get it to work. i wanted to know if i could bypass the key for troubleshooting sake? and then i just buy another ignition switch from Len.
     
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    you can wire in an on/off switch instead for about $3.

    red on the OFF side, brown and blue on the ON side. be sure you get at least a 20 amp switch @ radio shack or advance auto.
     
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    ok, problem solved...i put it back together the wrong way (5 times or more)...now it works and the resistance that was there before is gone due to a good cleaning. now that i know my ignition switch is not the problem, i can keep troubleshooting this bast@#$. speaking of troubleshooting, perhaps i'll just drop the trouble part and start shooting it...i'm due for some target practice anyway.
     
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