Earlier today I posted a question regarding my ignition switch:
>This is the month for trouble with my 1977 MGB. Now, the >ignition switch is
not working properly. When I try to shut off >the switch, sometimes the key
turns, but not much happens - >the radio shuts off, the ignition light comes
on dimly, and the >car still runs. Then, if I work with it a bit, it works
properly. >I see in Moss that the switch is not available, and in others
>(TRF) it is $130. So questions: 1. Is there a fix short of >replacement;
and, more importantly, 2) If I live with it a >while is there any worry about
a fire?
>Thanks for the coninued good advice. You LBC'ers were on >target about my
transmission troubles earlier this week!
As I thought about it so more, I wondered if the problem is a short in an
alternator diode, and not the ignition switch? Any thoughts, anyone? If so,
how about the danger of fire while the engine is shut off?
Alan Siegel
1977 MGB
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