Ignition switch ideas.

Lespaulstandard · Oct 23, 2007

I need a new ignition switch system.

1. My ignition lock cylinder broke on my the other day. I bought a new one, but it was wrong and didn't fit. The right one costs $100+. I dont feel thats worth it.

2. When I was trying to install the new lock cylinder (the one that didn't fit), the electrical switch came apart one me (kindof exploded to be honest) and shot all of its little pieces everywhere.

3. The Toyota key lock system (that little button on top of the lock cylinder), is actually part of the steering lock. I am working on a way to permanently disable the steering lock for safety.

Any ideas on ignition switches? I'd rather not drill the dash. I was thinking about wiring up an enclosed steel box (maybe bolted to the floor?) with a keyed power switch to supply power to the switches, and 3 toggle switches for Acc, Ign, and the starter connection. I could probably include some LED's for a professional touch. Does this sound like a good idea? I would obviously use heavy duty toggles, with a momentary for the starter. Maybe even one of those cool ones with the red cover. :redneck:

I would probably be cheaper to build more than one, if anybody is interested...

Lespaulstandard · Oct 23, 2007

Also, 30A switches shouldn't be a problem right?

Kat · Oct 23, 2007

Lespaulstandard said:
I need a new ignition switch system.

1. My ignition lock cylinder broke on my the other day. I bought a new one, but it was wrong and didn't fit. The right one costs $100+. I dont feel thats worth it.

2. When I was trying to install the new lock cylinder (the one that didn't fit), the electrical switch came apart one me (kindof exploded to be honest) and shot all of its little pieces everywhere.

3. The Toyota key lock system (that little button on top of the lock cylinder), is actually part of the steering lock. I am working on a way to permanently disable the steering lock for safety.

Any ideas on ignition switches? I'd rather not drill the dash. I was thinking about wiring up an enclosed steel box (maybe bolted to the floor?) with a keyed power switch to supply power to the switches, and 3 toggle switches for Acc, Ign, and the starter connection. I could probably include some LED's for a professional touch. Does this sound like a good idea? I would obviously use heavy duty toggles, with a momentary for the starter. Maybe even one of those cool ones with the red cover. :redneck:

I would probably be cheaper to build more than one, if anybody is interested...

Ever think about some sort of lawn/large tractor ignition switch, or one off of a fork lift or some orther generic type of starter switch?

Not Jobless · Oct 23, 2007

Lespaulstandard said:
Also, 30A switches shouldn't be a problem right?

I run everything on my rig through 30A switches, no relays, no issues.

TreeClimber · Oct 23, 2007

Lespaulstandard said:
I'd rather not drill the dash. I was thinking about wiring up an enclosed steel box (maybe bolted to the floor?) with a keyed power switch to supply power to the switches, and 3 toggle switches for Acc, Ign, and the starter connection. I could probably include some LED's for a professional touch. Does this sound like a good idea? I would obviously use heavy duty toggles, with a momentary for the starter. Maybe even one of those cool ones with the red cover.

By the time you add the wire, connectors, and all the little widgets listed above, YOU WOULD HAVE SAVED MONEY FIXING IT WITH THE CORRECT FACTORY KEYED LOCK CYL.

Lespaulstandard · Oct 23, 2007

TreeClimber said:
By the time you add the wire, connectors, and all the little widgets listed above, YOU WOULD HAVE SAVED MONEY FIXING IT WITH THE CORRECT FACTORY KEYED LOCK CYL.

Actually not really.. with tax and a new electrical switch for the lock cyl, its like $150 or so. I can get all the little switch parts for like $40 tops.

As for a universal one, I dont really want to drill the dash, and the universal ones that I've found are huge.

SnoFalls · Oct 23, 2007

can't ya get a pull-a-part assembly and have it re-keyed?

I'm guessing a yota (which I know nada about), but can't ya get a pull-a-part lock cylinder re-keyed?

Not Jobless · Oct 23, 2007

Here ya go...

http://www.longacreracing.com/catalog/item.asp?id=901&catid=12

Lespaulstandard · Oct 24, 2007

SnoFalls said:
can't ya get a pull-a-part assembly and have it re-keyed?

I'm guessing a yota (which I know nada about), but can't ya get a pull-a-part lock cylinder re-keyed?

I dont know about getting it rekeyed (old yota keys are all basically the same anyway) but I cant find one. I've searched, called, and searched again... nobody around here has one. At least not for a tilt column.

Jobless said:
Here ya go...

http://www.longacreracing.com/catalog/item.asp?id=901&catid=12

That would make the truck pretty steal able, what with no keyed switch and all, and its more of a panel than a box. I'm more of a DIY guy anyway. Thanks for the idea though. :redneck: