At 01:18 AM 8/15/2005, dpbecker wrote:
>I have noticed that on occasion after a drive when I pull out my key it is very hot. I thought it odd, but never really gave it much more thought than that. This has been going on for a few years.....off and on. Anything to worry about?
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>Dan 87 5 speed black/black

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Usually a sign that one or more of the circuits in the electrical portion of the ignition switch is not making good contact. The switch can be replaced separately from the lock section.

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Wally Plumley
928 Specialists
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Terminal numbers on the switch correspond to circuit and bus numbers in the cars.

There are three circuit 30 terminals on the switch. These three are common to each other. With the switch in any position, there should be zero resistance among any of those terminals.

There is one terminal P, that is common to terminal 30 when the switch is in position 0 only

There is one terminal R, that is common to terminal 30 when the switch is in positions 1 or 2 only

There are two circuit 15 terminals on the switch. These two are common to each other. These are common to terminal 30 when the switch is in position 2 or 3 only. (for engine-run loads)

There are two terminals X on the switch. These two are common to each other. These are common to terminal 30 when the switch is in position 1 or 2 only. (for high-current accessories, drops when starter is engaged)

There are one circuit 50 terminal on the switch. This is common to terminal 30 when the switch is in position 3 only. (cranks the starter)


In addition, there is an internal switch with terminals labeled 1 and 2, used to indicate when the key is actually in place in the ignition lock. These two terminals are connected when the key is inserted.



The ignition switch position zero is the key-insert position, no travel

Position 1 is the "accessory" position

Position 2 is the engine-run position

Position 3 is the starter-crank position