Brad30 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 :confused:Folks, to start my '51 Roadmaster Rivera I sometimes have to wiggle the ignition key. Probably need a new switch. Where to find a NOS or rebuilt? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Explain "wiggle the ignition key". Do you have to wiggle to get it to turn or wiggle to make contact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) A few months ago, maybe a year now, I had to wiggle the switch on my '60 to make contact. I found a new one, NOS, on EBay. I don't see it here on my desk so it must be in the glove box of the car. I think I've only had to wiggle it twice since the new switch got here.Got to thinking, a thief would have to know about the pedal start AND be aware enough to wiggle it. Maybe this winter.Bait Car "Hey, Bro, that old dude left his keys in that white Batmobile!""Holy high fructose corn syrup, do you think they will try to steel it?"Bernie Edited August 16, 2014 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad30 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I have to move it or "wiggle it" (the key) to get the car to start. when engaging the starter. I just cranks without starting then if I move the switch (wiggle the key) it starts. Seems to me that the electrical contacts are/might be defective. Makes me wonder if it is the contacts then would the engine cut out while on the road, causing some further difficulties. I have not tested that idea, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 How many wire terminals are on the back of the switch? It is hard to tell from the wiring diagram: http://www.teambuick.com/reference/years/51/51_wiring_50_70.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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