Aftermarket ignition switch

[Travis]

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7 hours ago, T-boss 410 said:

Oh OK. I gotcha now. I'm just curious if there's a reliable switch to be had out there,

all you should need is a good Three position switch. Off/Run/Start.

if i was looking at the correct switch online, there are only 4 wires that go to it, just find out which ones need power  or ground in the Off/Run/Start.

[T-boss 410]

Thanks. I guess what I have been trying to ask is, are there any particular brands of switches that are better manufactured so as to know that the switch purchased is a good functioning switch? I've not had to replace ignition switches much in the past, except for riding lawn mowers.

[Travis]

Tractor Supply's Cambridge electrical stuff is good.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/search/universal ignition switch?

 

[T-boss 410]

Thank you, sir. I will check them out. How do I know what the amp rating should be? I know the solenoid has a 30 amp fuse. Is this what I need to look for?

[Travis]

starter solenoids typically only draw No More than 10 Amps.

i remember when i got the new starter for my mule it came with a data sheet and solenoid amp draw was like 5 amps... if i remember right.

[T-boss 410]

OK, thanks. Now I have another question. Every video and wiring diagram I have seen says to install a 30 amp fuse in the wire from the + side of the solenoid to the relay. Not sure why, and it's not explained. However, this has been on riding mowers. Does that make a difference?

Thanks 😊

[Travis]

Wouldn't be any different for a riding mower.

Possibly if for whateve rreason the solenoid trigger wire shorts to ground. Or the relay becomes stuck. which is super rare.

[T-boss 410]

Well thank you much, sir. It's greatly appreciated 👍