Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Question on ignition switch and start button

Author: Rich Zink

Date: Sep 15, 2000, 2:45 PM

Post ID: 1702542841


On my '71 Ambassador the starter turns over with the key in any
position. It will only start with the key on the 'run' (#2) position. I
believe that the ignition switch was changed at one time as it has the third
position that would work like a car ignition (start using the key). It won't
start or turnover in this position. Excuse my ignorance at the moment but
this doesn't seem like the way it should be and quite frankly seems pretty
dangerous. Anyone have any ideas as to where to start on fiquring out what
is amiss? The wiring inside the headlight does not appear to be butchered in
anyway but I am going to pull off the dash tonight to get a look at the
ignition switch wiring. Anyone ever experience this?
Thanks,
Rich

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