auyt Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I would like to know what the origins of the ignition switch assembly for an 88 Super Seven?A friend who isn’t on the forum (just slack really) came to visit the other day for a blat, and the power from the switch to the ignition open circuited on the way here, luckily next to a coffee shop.. got have some luck.The local road side assistance guys diagnosed it as the ignition switch, jury rigged it to the fuel pump relay to get him home. I had a quick look I recon they can be dismantled and cleaned but he wants to replace it, any idea of its origin, only complication it’s a Japanese delivered car dought that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I have totally removed the switch from my 1990 car, the plastic on the key is the same colour ( smurf blue) as that used on Rootes Group cars, Hillmans, Sunbeams of that era. I would put a FIA big red key on and start button but thats just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auyt Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Good idea, however he wants to keep it original. Strange as that seems it's on historic rego and needs to be kept that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 3, 2019 Member Share Posted May 3, 2019 Switches are available from Rimmer Bros.I'd take a photo and ask them. And ask Ian if it looks the same as his.JonathanPS: Might be off a "Defender". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Auyt, in that case I would have tbought any ignition barrel would be ok, he's welcome to my old barrel and keys if he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auyt Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 I’ll get him to take a picture, and the offer of the old unit I’ll keep in mind.Ill also follow up on some of the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 And try Redline sales@redlinecomponents.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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auyt Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Great thanks It will be tomorrow before I have a better idea, it’s 9pm here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 He could consider this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auyt Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 From the pictures sent and taken the assembly appears to be a TR6 unit.The Black plastic unit zip tied underneath is a proximity switch for the immobilizerIf your wondering why there is a LOTUS badge on the keys, in the 80s CATERHAM wasn't known to the Australian registration authorities ( as an added complication each state has different regs ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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