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[newenglandmini]

My '74 Mini has an ignition switch steering column lock feature.  The ignition key hangs up in the lock cylinder, and it is difficult to remove.  I have tried to lubricate the mechanism with silicone spray without success.  Minispares doesn't appear to offer a replacement part.  I am considering simply replacing it with a old style dash-mounted ignition switch (Mk1, Mk2, early Mk3).  Would someone kindly post a picture of the old style switch location for my reference?

Thanks.

 

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Edited by newenglandmini, 28 January 2014 - 11:19 PM.

[KernowCooper]

The wiring on the switch is different and its located centre of the switch panel on the earlier cars, Minispares list a Ignition Switch for cars though from 76- which I'm sure could be adapted http://www.minispare...|Back to search

 

But fitting it would require cowling mods

 

But SomefordMini list one item 83 here https://www.somerfor...age=page&id=86

 

But clicking on buy says obsolete

 

looks like ebay ? or a modification

Edited by KernowCooper, 28 January 2014 - 11:42 PM.

[Dan]

Did the later Canadian cars not have seatbelt / ignition interlocks? Could it be something to do with that holding the key in place? Silicone spray will gum up a lock, and may also trickle down and short the switch. Locks should be dry lubricated with graphite powder or maybe a modern dry PTFE spray, give this a go first.

[dklawson]

I found the picture below online (not my car) it shows the ignition switch in the middle of the switch panel.

 

[newenglandmini]

Thanks to all.