Hypothetical electrical question

Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 18:09

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Willem

Say fer instance there is an ignition problem on a vehicle and most of the ignition system has to be removed.

Is there an easy way to set up a switching system instead of a key system?

Cheers

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Reply By: Rock Crawler - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 18:16

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 18:16

yes but , very easy , 2 switches and a relay would do it , BUT , if the local boys in blue see it , you will be charged . Same charge as leaving your keys in the ignition. And no insurance either

cheers

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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 18:40

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 18:40

Yerr, not really worried about the boys in blue and have no insurance anyway.

Please email the details of what goes where to me when you get a chance. Thanks.

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 21:25

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 21:25

Or you could upload it into members swap file, I have some mates unemployed at the moment and that could be a hole new enterprise.. :-))

Willem

just buy an old Lucals starter switch $20-30 at auto centre has all the termanals plus glo plugs (starting aids) comes with simple key same for all, have one in the tool kit all the time..

Richard

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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 21:34

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 21:34

Thanks Richard but I am looking for something more Hi Tech...hahahaa

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Reply By: Member - Axle - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 21:05

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 21:05

Jumper lead direct from battery to starter, then grasp long handle screw driver, you know the rest!......lol.

But don't stall it at the lights, because thats when its a real pain in the rear!. ;)))))).

Cheers Axle.

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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 21:32

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 21:32

Ahhhh you have been waiting for this one, eh?......LOL

Cheers

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Reply By: Rock Crawler - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 21:40

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 21:40

why dont you pull apart the lock and seperate the rear switch part to the lock , then you can start with a flat blade screw driver from the comfort of your car . Or have you had a wiring meltdown?????

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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 22:08

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 22:08

OK Young fella I will fess up.

Few weeks ago I had a key problem. Replaced keys.

Today I had an ignition problem....ignition tumbler probably rooted.

So mate and I removed the steering lock mechanism and ignition and can now start GQ with screwdriver.

I want to take wires from this unit to switches on the dash and then reinstall the dead ignition to the column so that it looks normal.

What I need is to get advice on is which wire goes where as I have Accessories, Glowplugs, Ignition.

Can you help???

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Rock Crawler - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 22:12

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 22:12

what i would do bud , is bust up the tumblers so they do nothing , then assemble it so it looks original and buy a blank toyota key that look like a flat blade to start the car, if this dosnt suit , i will get a wiring diagram to yo u

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Follow Up By: Rock Crawler - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 22:16

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 22:16

if your not replacing the lock because of the shock when nissan gave you the quote , ring ford , I did for my shorty and it was half the price , cheers

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Follow Up By: Nick R (VIC) - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 22:34

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 22:34

I got the 60 working sort of on switches and some key turning, makes for a good security system, not many people know how to start it!!!
Nick

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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 22:37

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 22:37

No I am not replacing the steering lock because it is a PITA especially out bush. Didn't even contact Nissan. I want to make the truck simple to start with the aid of two or more switches.
No one is going to steal a 13yo diesel Nissan....LOL
Actually I probably know what to do just need some confirmation on which connections go where.

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