Wiring in a new Ignition switch on 70 FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[dx379]

Guys,

I recently misplaced the key to my ignition. I thought my ignition was an OEM one, but upon removal found a stamp saying "Made in USA." The tumbler etc is pretty loose so instead of getting a key cut for it I just want to replace it.

So now I am trying to decide if I should find an OEM one, or else just buy a universal.

A couple of questions:

1. Will a universal fit in the hole properly? Anyone have experience?
2. Anyone have a wiring diagram for it for a 1970 model?
3. Anything I should/shouldn't do when installing it?

Any advice/info is appreciated. Regards,
Jonny

 

[Coolerman]

Follow the link in my sig for schematics. Get the 1971 schematic named 'clean' it has the key switch wiring you need.

 

[dx379]

Follow the link in my sig for schematics. Get the 1971 schematic named 'clean' it has the key switch wiring you need.

Awesome - thx man

Jonny

 

[nedhed]

Hey, before you go to all that trouble, a lock smith might be able to make a key for you from your existing cylinder...

 

[bsmith123]

dos and donts

do disco the battery
dont hook it up wrong

if you can read a schematic you wont have any prob