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To: MartyWit@aol.com
Subject: Re: midget runs, then dies mgs@autox.team.net
From: Bob De Weese <bearlock@erols.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 22:34:33 -0400
MartyWit@aol.com wrote:
>
> Also, in my
> case, I know that the ignition switch was not the problem because with the
> ignition on I jiggled the key and checked to see if the ignition light
> flickered; it didn't.  Hope this helps!
> 
> Marty
> '70 MG Midget
> '77 MG Midget


On my van (Club Wagon) jiggling the key didn't have any effect because 
the problem was actually in the plastic switch mounted to the back of 
the (dash mounted) lock.  (Remember, an ignition _lock_, and an ignition 
_switch_ are two entirely different components, (even if they are 
attached to each other).

Mine was basicly the same problem as the one with the selonoid.  The 
culpret was the wire "tab" that went to the "on" wire. (The one that 
supplies power to the coil.)  

I guess what I'm saying is that the problem definitely (IMHO) sounds 
like a intemitant "contact" problem.  

Now that I'm thinking about, I remember when I pulled the harness 
connector off the back of the switch (in pieces) it had VERY obvious 
signs of being subjected to exrteme heat.  Look for signs of a burnt 
connection...  somewhere.


Bobby
-- 
                                       Bob De Weese  
                             Certified Professional Locksmith
                                   bearlock@bigfoot.com


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