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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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Need to wire a cut off switch

Somethings apparently wrong with the rod that goes from the lock cylinder, the the ignition switch. i cant turn the car off, and the steering assembly looks like madness to try and disassemble to get to it.

Does anyone know which wires do what and where i can wire my own cut off switch in? thanks!
 
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Is this for your 1996 Explorer XLT with the 4.0L?

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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Yes. I pulled the switch off of its mount, cut out a slot from the metal barrior under the steering wheel, cut a slot in the plastic under the wheel. I start and stoop it by manually moving the switch by hand
 
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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instead of connecting a switch, how about installing a coat hanger type rod under the steering wheel that you pull or push ?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Maybe these will help. I've placed the Ign Switch connector pin-out and wiring diagrams in a temporary folder. Also is the exploded Parts diagram for the steering column. These are posted temporarily so view/save/print or whatever but they'll be gone in a week or so.

Parts diagram

Start circuit

Ign circuit

Ign Switch pinout
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Not seeing them in that folder. i can PM you my email if that works?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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That's fine, do that.

I'll see where the problem is with the link.

Do the diagrams show up now?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Ya they showed up. the last one looks very helpful. i'll see what i can do in the next few days
 
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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So I explored around at Advance Auto Parts and found switches and a new key cylinder to hook up a whole new ignition system with key, to replace the stock ignition switch with a few switches to put it into run, aux, etc, a starter button, and assuming all switches are turned off, it will turn off. would anyone have any idea how to wire this using the diagram from NCRANCHERO? would be MUCH appreciated
 
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