Richard B
Member
Hi All,
Got a 1971 series 2 P6B auto.
Got an intermittent fault with the ignition switch.... failure to start and v occasionally firing the starter motor with the key in position 2. Have checked inhibitor switch, starter relay and solenoid and they all work fine.... so, fairly confident the problem is the ignition switch.
Have looked in the workshop manual it seems you have to remove the steering column to access the steering lock assembly before you can get to the switch at the back of the ignition lock barrel. Is this correct?
Does the steering lock assembly need to be removed from the steering column to access the ignition switch? If so, there is one of those 'sheer off' bolts which holds the lock assembly around the steering column... does this have to be undone? If so, any tips? Can you cut a slit in the top with a dremel cutting blade and get a screwdriver to it?
Hints and tips from anyone who has tackled this job gratefully received!
Thanks
Richard
Got a 1971 series 2 P6B auto.
Got an intermittent fault with the ignition switch.... failure to start and v occasionally firing the starter motor with the key in position 2. Have checked inhibitor switch, starter relay and solenoid and they all work fine.... so, fairly confident the problem is the ignition switch.
Have looked in the workshop manual it seems you have to remove the steering column to access the steering lock assembly before you can get to the switch at the back of the ignition lock barrel. Is this correct?
Does the steering lock assembly need to be removed from the steering column to access the ignition switch? If so, there is one of those 'sheer off' bolts which holds the lock assembly around the steering column... does this have to be undone? If so, any tips? Can you cut a slit in the top with a dremel cutting blade and get a screwdriver to it?
Hints and tips from anyone who has tackled this job gratefully received!
Thanks
Richard