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Q & A: Ignition Switch

Friday March 29th, 2002
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John: I've recently gotten a 1978 MGB from my Dad. He' up in years, but
still likes to tinker with the old classics. I'm just getting started
with
some of the mechanical problems that need to be addressed. The ignition
switch will not allow me to remove the key and doesn't shut the car off
when
it is turned to the off position until after a delayed period of time. I
have been told a NOS switch is not available for this model. I was
contemplating getting a used one, but thought I might be buying the same
problems. Any suggestions? Chet Edwards

Dear Chet!

You have two problems here: 1) key removal. Ensure that you press
the small oblong button at the base of the key switch while rolling the
switch "off". Only then can you withdraw the key. ... read more