Bob Purinton
Member
I haven't fired up my 8N in a while.
All the wiring and components are new within the last couple of years. I bought a new battery for it and tried to start it.
It popped a few times and took off. Smoke started to roll out from under the extreme left side of the dash. I shut it off and the smoke stopped.
Now, the ignition switch has never felt right even though it is brand new. Someone describes them as "Weak sister" ignition switches. I always had to jiggle this one to get it to make contact. I even tried a little red light to come on when the switch made contact and I could start it then.
The smoke I smelled had the odor of burned insulation.
I'm wondering if the switch finally gave up the ghost.
Resistor maybe?
Thanx
All the wiring and components are new within the last couple of years. I bought a new battery for it and tried to start it.
It popped a few times and took off. Smoke started to roll out from under the extreme left side of the dash. I shut it off and the smoke stopped.
Now, the ignition switch has never felt right even though it is brand new. Someone describes them as "Weak sister" ignition switches. I always had to jiggle this one to get it to make contact. I even tried a little red light to come on when the switch made contact and I could start it then.
The smoke I smelled had the odor of burned insulation.
I'm wondering if the switch finally gave up the ghost.
Resistor maybe?
Thanx