[DeTomaso] Bad ignition switch?

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

Paul,

The new fuse box is a must have, Pantera Electronics, Jon Haas, it was
one of my first improvements when I bought my car.

I also had a problem with my switch, everything worked regularly with
an intermittent starter activation issue, turns out the wire
was practically melted in two, most all of the red plastic sheathing
was brittle and pink.

I installed a push button 60 amp start switch in the console ( I
wanted one anyway ), now everything works great.

If your switch is beyond that point ( for from your description, yours
seems more fied than mine ),
you may need a new switch ( $$), if you do install one, the relay
makes perfect sense.

Michael Shortt



On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM,  <paulrob77 at cox.net> wrote:
> Problem is: started up, rev ed engine and everything just quit.  Got out the siring diagram.  Seems like most everything goes through the ignition switch.  Has been running just fine.
>
> Is it really true that those 3 or 4 fuses are all powered through the ignition switch?
>
> This must be what the relay kit is for, to take the load off the switch. Battery is OK and lights all work. Radio is also dead.
>
> Also, turn signal switch does not hold, and the spring behind the key does not push the key back out.
>
> Is this the time for the fuse box upgrade, the relay upgrade, an Ignition switch with tumbler?
>
> Will go the  Pantera site and look up information tonight.  Any help with who the best suppliers of these parts are and help on changing all this out would be helpful.
>
> Next will be a rear hub, or brakes, or whatever that is running hot.
>
> Paul Roberts 6681
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