I've had the last couple of switches play up on me, on one the spade connecter worked loose and yesterday the toggle went all limp on the
other!
the ones i've been using are the metal casing type with the l.e.d built in.
its for my ignition switch as i dont have a key or barrel, i've got a transponder immobiliser so no problem with security.
what would be a good alternative you think? i dont want a key just a nice looking reliable switch
this is the type i used before
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ps please
some sort of latching push button type thing?
something like this?
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/illuminated-latching-push-button-switch-red-pbslr-2071-p.asp
i understand its not a starter button you want, but an ignition switch.
Im assuming that the failiure is due to them being cheapy switches..
Go to Rs components and buy some proper heavy duty industrial standard toggle switches...
Their catalogue should give you inspiration as well if you dont want toggles....
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Originally posted by tegwin
Im assuming that the failiure is due to them being cheapy switches..
Go to Rs components and buy some proper heavy duty industrial standard toggle switches...
The CBS switches all tend to be budget... get proper industrial ones!
Yep just for my ignition i have a seperate starter button.
something that lighs up would be good to hence the led toggles
i think one i bought from europa and one off ebay. both cheap and not best quality
i'll try rs maybe with a seperate led if possible? would i just need to take a feed of the positive?
muchly thanks
You cant beat a good toggle switch. Id just fork out a bit more and get a proper heavy duty one 
What about this, i kinda like the industrial look
but i know what you mean about a toggle
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or what about this
ok i'll stop now
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go for an industrial looking one, but hide it under the dash or something, with an led on the dash, then its just an extra bit of security
Are you carrying all ignition live current through this switch or using it to switch an ignition live relay?
You may just be overloading the switch leading to it's failure.
Hello John, How are you mate?
How about an FIA switch they are quite reliable aren't they?
It would be easy to wire in a light for when it is turned on if you wanted one.
You would also have the big red key as an extra security device.
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erm i'm no expert with electrics
the wires would be the ones that would go on the key barrel, they are thick wires
the toggle i used was 15a....not enough you think
ETA hello Stu i was typing this then the phone rang! doing good matey
FIA switch deffo has big enough connections for the amp/current/volts
would you just loop off the wire for the illumination then!?
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And as always i come up with the best solution
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Originally posted by l0rd
And as always i come up with the best solution
Haha i just wet myself
need more power frankenstein
On a more serious note, if sticking with toggles look at something like these
farnell toggle switch range
While not cheap they have the advantage of being IP68 protected (completely dust tight and waterproof to >1m) and can switch 16A DC (20A on some)
which will remove the need for a relay on most circuits.
Second RS or farnell, but it's not going to be cheap..
Dan
Maplins do a 20A toggle
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=43005&DOY=18m1
ETA i'm now giving myself advice and ideas on where to look
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Originally posted by Johneturbo
Maplins do a 20A toggle
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=43005&DOY=18m1
ETA i'm now giving myself advice and ideas on where to look
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Find me a toggle switch that illuminates and is well made and i'll be your best mate
Regarding wiring. I would try and avoid switching ignition like this unless its a high amp switch. 20A should be good. Oh and dont try to relay it
unless you put a diode across certain pins (Coil pins) on the relay. That could cause more trouble! Regarding an LED. Either get a cheap LED and
pretty much any resister (It will just change the brightness of the LED) or get a 12V high current LED. Second one is yep, more expensive.
Good luck on the search. I wanted to fit a Clifford Keyless entry system when I get my kit car. May do some day. Nobody will steel it is it has no key
and dual immobaliser.
HTH.
Yep but maplins Quality is normally a bit iffy.
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Originally posted by Johneturbo
erm i'm no expert with electrics
the wires would be the ones that would go on the key barrel, they are thick wires
the toggle i used was 15a....not enough you think
ETA hello Stu i was typing this then the phone rang! doing good matey
FIA switch deffo has big enough connections for the amp/current/volts
would you just loop off the wire for the illumination then!?
[Edited on 18/1/10 by Johneturbo]