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Ignition Switch

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Brown, Sep 7, 2019.

  1. Sep 7, 2019
    Brown

    Brown New Member

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    So my 1965 Cj5 doesn't seem to want to turn off like it should when I turn the key off, it runs a little after.
    Last weekend I blew the fuse in between the starter & ignition switch for the firs time ever.
    Put a new fuse in & it started right up !!!
    Could this be the switch going bad ?

    Thanks
     
  2. Sep 7, 2019
    Admiral Cray

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    Welcome to the site...

    What engine? Does it stop after running a little? Dieseling?...

     
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  3. Sep 7, 2019
    Brown

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    Thank you for the welcome !
    It's the F134
    It doses stop after running a little.
    Don't seem like dieseling, it doesn't have the shaking & jumping like some of the dieseling that I've seen.
     
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    Admiral Cray

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    Start a Introduction thread and tell us what you have with pictures. We like good stories...

    Since I have only had V6s, someone will comment more with information and questions...
     
  5. Sep 7, 2019
    kenb

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    A new ignition switch might be a cheap and easy fix. Or just a way to eliminate that possibility. I was having some hard starting and unexplained dead batteries. A new ignition switch seemed to make a difference.
     
  6. Sep 7, 2019
    timgr

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    Leave it in gear and let out the clutch after you shut it off. Running on can come from too much advance, idle set too high or something else?
     
  7. Sep 7, 2019
    Brown

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    Thanks guy's !
    It is strange because it was running great & never done this before.
    Got a new switch on the way.
    I will do the clutch let out & see what happens.
    How do we post pics ?
     
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    Admiral Cray

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    The best way is to point (image location) to a photo hosting service. Then use the Image icon to paste the image location... :D
     
  9. Sep 8, 2019
    Rick Whitson

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    Welcome from Michigan, just a suggestion, when I replace switches on my Jeep if I can't find original I use Marine switches, just because they tend to be more moister resistant, Just a suggestion. I use Marine wire and hardware when replacing electrical just because My Jeep and I get wet sometimes. Good Luck
     
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    Walt Couch

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    Welcome from Ga.
     
  11. Sep 8, 2019
    liquids

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    Speaking of ignition switches (and I think it's the source of my "another short somewhere" in my signature), I can't seem to find a source for the black plastic/bakelite bezel that snugs it up to the dash. Can anyone point me?
     
  12. Sep 8, 2019
    mickeykelley

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    FYI, the new stuff gets reviews that are not exactly great, especially if it is a Omix item. Real hit or miss. But you can rebuild them. I did mine. Many times just needs cleaning and some electrical lube.
     
  13. Sep 20, 2019
    Brown

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    What is this ? The black plastic/bakeliite bezel ?
    I don't see any thing like that on mine!!!
     
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    Lee Bennett

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    I'm still sitting here waiting for someone to answer that question.
     
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  15. Sep 20, 2019
    Brown

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    I know mine does not have that :shrug:
     
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    Rick Whitson

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    I have three switches, a 64, a 66 and another one, not sure what year it is, and there is not a bakelite part on any of them?
     
  17. Sep 21, 2019
    Lee Bennett

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    Time for a pic.
     
  18. Sep 21, 2019
    Glenn

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    Sounds like an aftermarket part. Not even original type.
     
  19. Sep 23, 2019
    liquids

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    What you see here just to the right of the key hole is the snugger-upper nut I'm talking about, only mine is black plastic. It still has the fluted outer edge like this one does. It sure looks original to me ('cept it cracked in half... currently duct-taped around its outer edge.)

    Image source: Ignition Switch with Keys Fits 46-71 Jeep & Willys
     
  20. Sep 23, 2019
    Glenn

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    We believe you, it's not original though, or at least the plastic isn't. Can't say whether or not the switch is. Maybe someone found a plastic bezel somewhere and used it?
     
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