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daveo68 · 12-07-2007, 05:39 PM

The ignition switch in my '68 does not have accessory mode. Is this normal or maybe an aftermarket deal?
Thanks,
Dave

Dingfodgy · 12-07-2007, 05:49 PM

When you say it doesn't have an "Accessory" mode- do you mean the key won't turn back to that position or when you do go to the ACC posiition...nothing happens? If you can't get to the ACC position- then I'd say you have an aftermarket switch. If you can turn the key, but nothing happens- then it may or may not be normal. In my '67 I can turn the key to "accessory" but their doesn't appear to be anything connected to this circuit. I don't know if this is right or not, but my wiring looks suprisingly unmolested- so I'm inclined to say that it is. Eventually, I'll bust into the harness and hook my pwr windows, locks, lighter, dome lite and radio to this circuit.

daveo68 · 12-07-2007, 05:52 PM

All I have is off and start will not turn to accessory.

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2007, 05:58 PM

67's didn't have acc, and I think 68 was the same.
Ding, you probably have an aftermarket switch in yours... maybe the whole door/ign set. This is why nothing happens when you crank yours back. On mine, the heater and radio work in the ACC position.

daveo68 · 12-07-2007, 06:05 PM

Thanks,guys
Dave

12-07-2007, 05:39 PM	#1
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	Ignition Switch question The ignition switch in my '68 does not have accessory mode. Is this normal or maybe an aftermarket deal? Thanks, Dave __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America

12-07-2007, 05:49 PM	#2
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Ignition Switch question When you say it doesn't have an "Accessory" mode- do you mean the key won't turn back to that position or when you do go to the ACC posiition...nothing happens? If you can't get to the ACC position- then I'd say you have an aftermarket switch. If you can turn the key, but nothing happens- then it may or may not be normal. In my '67 I can turn the key to "accessory" but their doesn't appear to be anything connected to this circuit. I don't know if this is right or not, but my wiring looks suprisingly unmolested- so I'm inclined to say that it is. Eventually, I'll bust into the harness and hook my pwr windows, locks, lighter, dome lite and radio to this circuit. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

12-07-2007, 05:52 PM	#3
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	Re: Ignition Switch question All I have is off and start will not turn to accessory. __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America

12-07-2007, 05:58 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Ignition Switch question 67's didn't have acc, and I think 68 was the same. Ding, you probably have an aftermarket switch in yours... maybe the whole door/ign set. This is why nothing happens when you crank yours back. On mine, the heater and radio work in the ACC position.

12-07-2007, 06:05 PM	#5
daveo68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington,NC Posts: 503	Re: Ignition Switch question Thanks,guys Dave __________________ 68 C-10 Custom LWB 307 V8 Lexington,NC davideowens@lexcominc.net God Bless America



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