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Thread: ignition switch 76 repu
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cactuspunk
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posted July 29, 2003 07:07 AM |
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Ignition switch for 76 repu
Does anyone know how I can obtain a working ignition switch for a 76 repu? I need it from the 3 plugs up to the key switch. Or is there a way to make the truck start and stay running without it? Any suggestions?
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straightrepu
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posted July 29, 2003 11:15 AM |
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try mazda
part number 3775-75-980, costs anout a hundred dollars. It
will probably come from japan, currently its out of stock in the US warehouses.
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cactuspunk
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posted July 29, 2003 12:30 PM |
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thanks, i'll try to order that
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rotormunky
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posted July 29, 2003 04:21 PM |
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thanks, i'll try to order that
Craig's the man on that sort of info, just be careful about dealership markup. They wanted to charge me $145 here in Orlando. Naples (Florida) was over $200. They thing everything is made of gold down there.
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-Martin
Orlando, Florida
http://www.themonkeyhouse.org/REPU
'77 REPU (Some assembly required :)
'91 Cabrio (Battered and bruised, but she's still my baby.)
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straightrepu
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posted July 29, 2003 05:24 PM |
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he`s right
Sometimes parts can be marked up above mazda suggested list.
For the ignition switch its $101.50.
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Klaus43
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posted July 29, 2003 05:32 PM |
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That's crazy spendy!!!
Not that it wouldn't be worth it, for a NOS mazda part, but still... Ouch! Yes, it is possible to bypass your entire ignition cylinder very easily... or, it might still be possible to make yours work by squirting in a small blast of 'Cramoline DeOx-it' type contact cleaner... Also noteworthy if on a budget: Early KIA sportages used an identical ignition cylinder (!)...only the key doesn't look quite right... And what about the Ford courier unit? There must be a cheaper way...(though not likely better).
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cactuspunk
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posted July 30, 2003 05:23 AM |
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Thanks for all the feedback...I called the Mazda dealer in Atlanta yesterday and they said they would order it, but that it may not be available. They also were honest about the price, they said it would be $101. Thanks again all...
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cactuspunk
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posted July 30, 2003 08:11 AM |
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Not that it wouldn't be worth it, for a NOS mazda part, but still... Ouch! Yes, it is possible to bypass your entire ignition cylinder very easily... or, it might still be possible to make yours work by squirting in a small blast of 'Cramoline DeOx-it' type contact cleaner... Also noteworthy if on a budget: Early KIA sportages used an identical ignition cylinder (!)...only the key doesn't look quite right... And what about the Ford courier unit? There must be a cheaper way...(though not likely better).
If you don't mind and sorry for my inexperience, but how would I bypass the ignition cylinder?
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brad
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posted July 30, 2003 10:42 AM |
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straightrepu
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posted August 01, 2003 11:35 AM |
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its coming
checked on your ignition switch, looks like you should be getting it next week.
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cactuspunk
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posted August 01, 2003 12:47 PM |
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checked on your ignition switch, looks like you should be getting it next week.
awesome...is this the guy i talked to at jim ellis? thanks again for your help...
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straightrepu
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posted August 01, 2003 01:12 PM |
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different guy
I`m the one that gave you the part number, I work in a mazda
dealership in california. As far as I know I`m the only mazda parts employee thats a member of this forum.
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cactuspunk
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posted August 01, 2003 01:30 PM |
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I`m the one that gave you the part number, I work in a mazda
dealership in california. As far as I know I`m the only mazda parts employee thats a member of this forum.
ok it's all clear now...I knew you were the one that gave me the part number, but I was confused when you said it was coming. The guy at the Mazda dealer in Atlanta said he would let me know when it came in and I thought this is too weird that you were the same guy I talked to at Mazda. Anyway, take care.
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straightrepu
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posted August 08, 2003 05:44 PM |
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did you get one?
checked the availability of the switch today, its no longer avaiable. Where you able to get the last one? A lot of parts I`ve ordered lately come up unavailable after I get it in.
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cactuspunk
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posted August 08, 2003 08:11 PM |
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checked the availability of the switch today, its no longer avaiable. Where you able to get the last one? A lot of parts I`ve ordered lately come up unavailable after I get it in.
i haven't gotten it yet. i'll let you know if i do or not next week.
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buito
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posted September 17, 2004 04:52 PM |
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ignition switch
I own a 1976 Repu. I can remove the key from the ignition and it remains on. I move the cable harness under the steering column and the engine is shut off. Sometime while driving and I hit a bump or pothole the engine is shutdown. Any ideas? Has this happened to anyone before? Any suggestions for fixing this?
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roaddancer
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posted September 17, 2004 08:19 PM |
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Check to see if a connector has backed out of the assembly and making end contact only. That would do it, and I have seen this on an RX3, so I know the connector can do this. Mine shut off the coil resistor bypass circuit, and the car would not start with the starter, but fired up when pushed. Very hard to find....About drove me crazy for a week!
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klaus42
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posted September 18, 2004 09:14 AM |
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Ah, the 'joys' of aging wiring!
Could also be a break in the wire within the insulation... tho perhaps not as likely as a loose/corroded connection. The key coming out with the motor running is not uncommon... I wouldn't worry too much about that part.
...nothing like having to do the 'wiggle test' on various bits of wiring to 'cure' 'mystery' electrical issues...
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cactuspunk
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posted September 20, 2004 05:54 AM |
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I had the same problem of the engine shutting off when I hit a bump. I found that the wires behind the passenger seat going out to the battery had corroded. Some new wires and some wire cleaner spray fixed it...
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Hunter
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posted November 11, 2004 08:41 AM |
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76-77 ignition switch
If anyone still needs an ignition switch for the 76-77 REPU I found two and posted one up on ebay:
see: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7934171610
Thanks,
Bruce Toski
954 583-4191
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