Ignition Switch

[Steeman01]

Hey everyone, I have determined via voltmeter that my ignition switch is dead. So I'm on the hunt for a replacement.

I've searched through the threads and I see some conversation about new ignition switches and I see that SS has ignition switches in the past but that they did not have a flat side. Their catalog doesn't currently show an ignition switch being available.

I'm thinking my best option is to purchase a universal replacement ignition switch. I see that Napa carries them as well as O'Reilly's, does anybody have any feedback as to successful universal ignitions which is that they've used? Thanks in advance!

 

[DanR]

Rick at SS is only a phone call away

I like calling if in doubt.....

 

[Scotty]

I noticed some off the peg ones at Autozone and O'Reilly's and the one that looks right from the back are pretty darn huge. I wouldn't want to put it in my dashboard.

I have recently picked up a few things from Rick at SS that either wern't in the catalogue or were listed as not available. I'm with DanR, call Rick.

Also, the last time I talked to Rick (about 3 weeks ago), there were issues with getting certain parts from England due to COVID and their factories being shut down. This might be one of the items that are affected.

 

[Steeman01]

Ah, that makes sense about the COVID situation... Thanks gents!

 

[volvoguys]

Lucas switch 34680 is a spot-on replacement to the 31953 originally used on our cars. You can find them on eBay with a wide price range, tho some offered are Lucas "type", not original Lucas so they may work but the quality questionable. Unsure just what switch Rick offers ($32.50) but I found a NOS one dated 9/77 with the thicker terminals like original:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Genuin...n-Jag-XKE-Triumph-TR6-Ign-Switch/264695862542

Mark ..... volvoguys