73 Thing ignition switch

JB181 · Post by **JB181** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:54 pm

Need some trouble shooting help my 73 Thing ignition switch. I think I have it narrowed down to the key switch but not 100% sure. When the switch is in the run position, I have power at the fuse going to the positive side of the coil, once I go to the start the engine there is no power. I think it might be the switch but like I said not for sure and would hate to replace it and that not the problem. Thanks for any help

Post by **Marc** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:36 am

Dunno what else it could be. If you're sure of your observations, it needs a switch.

There's no fuse between the switch and the coil.

JB181 · Post by **JB181** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:47 am

It's the first fuse from the left side as you look at the fuse box according the wiring diagram.

Post by **Marc** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:13 pm

Look closer - the wire from the switch and the wire to the coil are both hooked up to the same end of that fuse, the car will still run without it.

JB181 · Post by **JB181** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:49 pm

Thanks, I found a better wire diagram that shows the switch and I see what your talking, the split off the switch.