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I need a new insert if not a whole barrel,i need one now ..? >:( do you drop the coluaum and drill out the bolts.. can i take out the insert while the barrel still on the car? i need the plastic insert as i ve just payed out? ?5.95 for a fiat key i only had the sevice key and 1 normal key but if all i can get is the whole barell the so be it.
just poped out to get some rolls and petrol last night, as i was going to goodwood breakfast meeting
 back to the car in? tesco's car park and kaput 3/ 4 of an hour later ignition switch? ?power not going through starter cucuit. Angry
 anyone got one . Embarrassed hot wiring now or should a fit a big red stater button
 ::)

well managed to get the coluom down so i could drill the brass secuity  sheer bolts of (i'll just use normal bolts putting one back on)
looked differant to kevs oneplastic insert was at the bottom so had to take barrel out ..

Do you still need one Ja or are you sorted for parts now?

yes simon
 still need one if not i'll have to go for the toggle swith and a big red button :o
jason

I have found one 'in stock' but the tabs for the screws which hold the plastic connector insert appear to be broken and the connector falls out of the switch. (See pic). :-\

I'll see if I have a good one somewhere. ;)

Well after a trip to maplin... good for a spare on 3ma
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3429544292_8810b16645_b.jpg)
fairly discreat
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bit of finesse needed! why not put the button where the switch was? that would be a lot cooler than a Red bracket!!

finesse goes out the window? >:( when you want it up and running  in less than 1/2 hour:)

That's a very nice coaster you have there Simon!? :D

(http://131mirafiori.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2128.0;id=3074;image)

But you should have included the nice keyring in the photo too!? ;D

I'm glad somebody noticed! ;D ;D

Keyring is on my Abarth keys and wasn't not in arm's reach during the above 'photo shoot'  :D :D

the replacement  barrel i source from (dudley) 3 years on .. has now started playing up  , must be using it to much  ;D ;D ;D
 back to the toggle switch and red button  :(
 anyone got a series 3 one with a twin and triple connecter .... but  i can still use a new sport or early one
 range from ?12 - ?69   on ebay 126 , x19

Arived from eygpt on ebay ?19 inc postage  :D :D :D :D :D
(https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=480568035301137&set=o.387500204614665&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf)
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I can't see the picture but I've noticed a Chineese made copy on Ebay for $20 plus postage. Genuine ones are generally around the ?50 mark.

Always a good spare part to carry in stock. I've had two go in 6 years.  :o

I know ive had two go on this car , using it too much  ;D

Jason - is this a genuine or a copy - Sounds too cheap to be original?

If it's genuine ...or at least very good quality ...perhaps you can provide the supplier?

Cheers

Kev

Yes its a copy, but fitted and working .....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Bertone-X1-9-Yugo-131-Brava-Ignition-Switch-X19-/221117478309?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item337ba0f5a5 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Bertone-X1-9-Yugo-131-Brava-Ignition-Switch-X19-/221117478309?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item337ba0f5a5)

Thanks for the Link Jason, I just placed a bid to have a spare one for myself.

can you tell me from where you bought that  iam from egypt and and to know where the genuine parts in egypt

I don't believe it again. Just ordered my fifth one !!!!  .just returned from MOT and it went again .going to sort some light  relays out..to stop power wrecking the barrel contacts .I know  Roger  should have done it sooner..who else has done there lights on relays  ?

I always fit relays for the lights (and 100W headlight bulbs!). It's an easy thing to do but that's not your problem. If the lights draw too much current then they'll melt the contacts in the stalk switches not the ignition barrel. You either use the wrong barrels or there's a problem somewhere else.

Barrel ordered and found a harness that looks all the..then I'll see what else needed..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181862745872 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181862745872)

Main beam is relaid as standard but dip is not.   I think, dip beam, heater fan, stuff like that is overloading old or poor ignition switch parts.  Baby had a very burned fed wire into the IGN barrel, I had to solder a new connector.  I assume it did the connector because it was a poorer joint than the switch contacts. I got so hot you couldn't hold it before I fixed it. Even the plastic connector surround was burned through.

This is it ..very comprehensive relay kit
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Neat install very straight forward  ;)

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