Replacement Ignition Switch Questions

[lgifford16]

Hi all,

I have an '81 FI spider that had an aftermarket (Lada?) switch when I bought it. The switch worked, but it was a real pain to get the key out so we replaced the switch again. I searched here alot, and got the new switch working fine. Long story short, after working under the dash the wires got pulled of the switch. I re-wired it the same as last time

15 - Pink and Blue
30 - Brown
30/1 - Black
50 - Red
INT - nothing

After re-wiring it, I have no power to the igniton coil, and no spark. I can get it working by putting the pink wires on the INT, but then everything stays on even with the key off. I know how bad these switches can be so we got another replacement (#3) and are having the same problems with it.

Any suggestions?
Just replaced all coil and spark plug wires, new distributor, silicon lines, new coil, new AFM, new TPS.

[azruss]

I have bought replacement switches for other vehicles where the pins were in different locations or not marked the same. You may want to go to Brad's mighty-fine schematics and do a continuity test on your new switch to see if the pins are performing as noted.

[lgifford16]

All the pins are exactly the same as my other replacement switches...

[124JOE]

http://www.artigue.com

[lgifford16]

I'm very familiar with Artigue's diagrams, I've been using them for nearly all my repairs on this car.

Still have no idea what's going on here!

[vandor]

Ask the vendor how to wire the switch! They should provide that info.
If it does not work, then send it back for a refund or replacement.
From memory, that switch only has one terminal that is switched, so 2 wires have to go on the terminal
that has power with the ignition on. On several Spiders I have installed relays, so the switch only turns the relays on and the full current goes through the relays.

[lgifford16]

Speak of the devil!

Actually- I bought the switch from you! So, how do I wire it?

I know that from my previous switch (which worked) both the Pink and the Blue were combined on the 15 terminal.

[vandor]

Hi,

Please email me and I will send it as an attachment. We usually send instructions with the switch, sorry we forgot it this time.
However, I would highly recommend the use of relays - I can send you the diagram for that too, if you decide to go that route.

[tartan18]

I highly commend the installation of relays. The three I bought from Auto Ricambi came with a detailed wiring guide that I found easy to follow. No commercial interest in Auto Ricambi; just a satisfied customer.

[4uall]

Hi,

Please email me and I will send it as an attachment. We usually send instructions with the switch, sorry we forgot it this time.
However, I would highly recommend the use of relays - I can send you the diagram for that too, if you decide to go that route.

could I have them sent, as I too did not receive instructions with my order?