justustwo Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hi all need some advice on an ignition switch problem on my standard 1993 defender 200tdi Long story but my ignition switch has been playing up for quite a few months sometimes getting the key stuck and not being able to turn it but also on other occasions turning to on and no power at all with only my clock and cigarette lighter still working Have previously changed the ignition barrel and switch assembly 2 or 3 years ago and thought i had solved the problems The ignition barrel assembly has stamped the origional markings arount the key barrel bezel which states: o) i) ii) iii) this i presume would be; o) OFF and can take the key out where on the steering lock is engaged i) ignition is on for things like radio if fitted and cigarette lighter if fitted(nothing fitted on mine -....not sure if fuel cutoff solenoid would come on here or next position? ii) glow plugs engaged via glow plug timer relay iii)should be able to turn key on a spring mechanism(??) to engage starter and once started you release and key goes back to position ii) with engine running. i need to know is this spring return part of: The back switch assembly....... OR..... part or the ignition barrel arrangement I have two complete switches with both whole ignition barrels working the same or maybe both broken as neither spring back with the rear switch removed ? Has anyone tried replacing the ignition barrel in the ignition lock assembly and is it easy or even possible any suggestion please i may need to also ask later about the wiring from this ignition but that can wait as need to order either a new switch and /or barrel with lock assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 The clock and 12v outlet are supplied by permanent live connections so are independent of the ignition switch. You can buy either just the switch or just the steering lock. The switch has an off position, on where all is live and the glowplug part to energise the relay and the critical stuff like the stop solenoid. Then the start position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibex94 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Its a character building job to replace the switch there are a couple of small cross head screws one of which is restricted by lower dash from memory. The back switch has all the detent and spring loading the key part allows barrel to turn and the steering lock to operate from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justustwo Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 On 5/10/2021 at 8:08 PM, justustwo said: i need to know is this spring return part of: The back switch assembly....... OR..... part or the ignition barrel arrangement ? Has anyone tried replacing the ignition barrel in the ignition lock assembly and is it easy or even possible any suggestion please I can now confirm that the return spring effect on the 3rd key position IS in the rear switch and NOT the lock assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 No need to quote your own new replies, just type it in the text box & click submit reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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