[DeTomaso] ignition switch/lock question

[michael barnes]

What buzzer?

Sent by Michael Barnes

> On 27 Mar 2015, at 04:21, SOBill via DeTomaso <detomaso at poca.com> wrote:
> 
>   The ignition lock is grounded through the mounting of the steering
>   column. This is not a really positive way to be sure the lock cylinder
>   is grounded, but it is the way it was done by the factory. My '74 has
>   no wire to connect to the spade lug on the switch cylinder.
> 
> 
> 
>   The only function which could be affected by a poor lock cylinder
>   ground is the "key in lock" warning buzzer. If you leave the key in the
>   lock and the buzzer sounds when you open the driver's door, you have a
>   good enough ground connection.
> 
> 
> 
>   The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
>   Do the best you can with what your have where you are.
>   Have fun today!
>   SOBill
> 
>   In a message dated 3/26/2015 4:23:58 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>   jrhaas60 at gmail.com writes:
> 
>     I've got a male spade connector that goes under one of the screws
>     that
>     holds the ignition switch to the lock assembly. I don't see a
>     grounding
>     wire to connect here. Do I need to keep looking? thanks
>        I've got a male spade connector that goes under one of the screws
>     that
>        holds the ignition switch to the lock assembly. I don't see a
>     grounding
>        wire to connect here. Do I need to keep looking? thanks
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