Looking for Ignition Switch plug / pigtail

68rustang

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Does anybody know where I can get a replacment plug for the ignition switch? When I gutted my car I thought I kept all the wiring in a box. However I have moved twice since then and I fear it may have been misplaced. I am replacing all the wiring with a universal wiring kit and only need this plug. More specifically I am looking for the plug that plugs into the back of the ignition switch for a 68.

It is Sunday so I can't call around and nobody lists it online.

Thanks for any help.

 

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Got a picture of the rear of the switch?

 

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I can get one. In the mean time I found this on Mustang unlimited's site. It shows the plug I am looking for on the right side of the pic,it also shows the switch which I do not need.

http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy01.asp?T1=SW1054+01&Category=&catkey=EMUSTANG



I will call them in the morning and see if just the plug is available separately. If it isn't available does anybody have an extra one?

 

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Let me know what you find out: mine melted in an eletrical meltdown.

 

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So far I am SOL. Laurel Mountain (my preferred vendor) only sells the switch and the pigtail together for $51.95. Not horrible but I don't need the ignition switch.

Napa, no luck.

Northcoast Mustang Supply (local here in Cleveland but they cost too much) is trying to find me a used one.

Mustangs Unlimited is checking into it for me. If it is available it is not a part they have listed in their system.

As of now it looks like I am going to have to spend $50 bucks plus shipping for a stupid plug

 

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Try Year One, or National Parts Depot, Early Classics, Might no be the Cheapest but they might have it.

 

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I have tried all of them as well. The guy at NPD told me who makes the wiring harnesses, a company called Alloy Metal Products out of NY. But I haven't come up with any way to find them beyond a name yet.

 

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This is a stretch i know but try calling painless wiring to see if they will sell you just the plug.

 

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That was a good idea. I called and talked to a Sergio (or something) and he showed little to no interest in helping me. He claimed they didn't even have the part until I told him they sell a harness that includes it. Then he just said no. I have followed up with an email hoping to get somebody different.

 

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Painless Tech support is pretty good

OK I sent an email to Painless and somebody on the other end actually cared, unlike the guy on the phone. They said the OEM style plug is no longer available. But what they do for their harnesses is use "bullet" type connectors. I had some laying around and they fit perfectly. Pictured below is what I came up with:

I will replace these with an actual plug if I ever come across one but it looks like this should work in the meantime. I had to expand the plugs slightly in order to make them fit but now they are nice and snug and have good contact

 

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I have one that came with my new ignition switch. My stock harness was fine so I just stashed it away.
You or mustangdave can have it, if either of you still need it.

EDIT- mine is for a 69 but i think i recall they are the same switch as a 68

 

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check your PM.

 

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67 is different but I'll have to look and see if that idea might work.

 

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67 is a different switch, 68 and 69 are the same. If your has the pins sticking out it should work. I used the 16-14 AWG Bullet type connectors. For the small pins I used the Male side, for the two large pins I used the Female side.

Is the ignition switch passing all the current for the car minus what is routed to the starter through the relay?

 

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Mustangdave,

somebody over at www.mustangsteve.com directed me towards www.autokrafters.com they have the 68 ignition switch and plug listed for $19.95. Much better than the $50 I have seen everywhere else. I tried to look for a 67 but the search function was hanging. The 67 has regular "spade" connectors on it doesn't it? You might be able to convert to a 68 switch and plug. For $20.00 that might be something to look into.

Just FYI.

 

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Thanks for the tip. I too, am wondering if the 68 switch will fit my 67.

 

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I think the switch is dimensionaly interchangeable between the 67 an 68. Just make sure all functions are accounted for.