Aftermarket junk ignition. Switch
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07/29/17 04:13 PM
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Jezzz OK got new 1969 ignition switch,cylinder and key tumbler all put together through Megapartsusa been waiting on it get it out of the bag and the switch is garbage,turning the key feels like a dash fire,no detent between ON and OFF and Accessory and it doesn't return from start position Post edit) Does anybody have a quality part # Switch ,I have cylinder now
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Re: Aftermarket junk ignition. Switch
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07/29/17 08:01 PM
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T series is standard motor product's budget series. Basically, any standard motor product part number that has a 'T' at the end is a t series. They have an online catalog where you can search parts by make model and year. I think the catalog only goes back to a certain year, you may have to call them and ask or call with an a.c. Delco part number and get their equivalent. Here the link http://ecatalog.smpcorp.com/TEC/#/vehicles
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Re: Aftermarket junk ignition. Switch
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07/29/17 09:12 PM
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I don't know if I agree with that completely. When it comes to little sensors, switches, relays and vacuum switches like an egr, why drop 2 to 10x more $ on NOS when there are perfectly decent options like smp?? Unless you're trying to have an exact restoration of course. There are some parts I'd rather have nos of course, but an ignition switch that functions the exact same as a smp and costs $70 more??? No thanks. I will continue to use them until they stop making decent products. Of course, who knows, maybe I've just been lucky
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Re: Aftermarket junk ignition. Switch
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I've had SMP stuff fail out of the box and it wasn't T series either.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.
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Re: Aftermarket junk ignition. Switch
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07/30/17 02:28 AM
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I don't know if I agree with that completely. Times two. NOS electrical stuff has been sitting somewhere for decades. Not the best bet for good connections.
I have mechanical Aptitude. I can screw up anything.
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Re: Aftermarket junk ignition. Switch
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07/30/17 03:35 AM
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I've had SMP stuff fail out of the box and it wasn't T series either. No brand has 100% non-failure rate, NONE. In addition to that, parts get mistreated and bashed around by shipping companies and auto parts store employees, and by people who buy parts, break them, then return them for a refund and the part is put back on the shelf. So its not always the manufactures fault either. Im not saying smp is perfect, but they've had the least amount of reported failures Ive ever heard of and dealt with. Also, anyone that makes a living off of repairing vehicles will experience a higher failure rate with any brand then most hobbyists.
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Re: Aftermarket junk ignition. Switch
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07/30/17 06:34 AM
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Thanks for reply do they make the "69" only switch? It was a one year only for A, B & E-body. Part number 2864463. I'm thinking there were two different versions? An early one without a ground connector, and one with. PM sent.
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Re: Aftermarket junk ignition. Switch
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Thanks Guys Member ahy,story is owner lost key told him what I needed,came back with new switch and key/tumbler I said where's the cylinder? He then ordered the whole 110$$ set off eBay,I get the stuff the switch from Megapartsusa and the autozone switch were both garbage good for insurance fraud I guess,so after I posted this yesterday out of frustration I drilled lock pin out of original pried cylinder out,put new ebag cylinder and key set in his original switch (60,0000 mile Daytona and it works like a charm.I am a mechanic for a living and totally understand the crap shoot with aftermarket electronics but why!!!Is it that hard to make something right then sell it to hard working people as pure junk and waste of time, and to the guy who isn't quite as bright as he aught to be burn his ride down,but I've mostly learned to laugh at this and not let it give me a freaking stroke but as you can see I posted this thread so it clearly P'd me off thanks for the good dialog interesting read.Moral of story should had a guy pic the lock to retain OE switch
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Re: Aftermarket junk ignition. Switch
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07/30/17 05:35 PM
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69 one year only switch.I sold a good used one for almost 75 bucks with key.The guy was happy and said it was cheap.I cant imagine what a NOS one would cost if you can find one.Rocky
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Re: Aftermarket junk ignition. Switch
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