Herald 13/60 ign switch wiring - anyone ??

[goodwoodweirdo]

Hi chaps,
Last week bought a herald 13/60 without keys, it’s been standing many years so I installled a new ign switch & starter solenoid, however nothing when I try to turn it over, if I jump the starter solinoid then she’ll turn.... can anyone confirm the sequence of the wires on the ign switch pls ? Once I know that’s ok ill need to,check for damaged wires,. I’m guessing this is the reason the P.O. stopped using the old girl...


Amazing the car only has one fuse...
Many thanks Matt

[john2443]

Google gives a wiring diagram. http://herald-tips-tricks.wikidot.com/electricals:...

Also, check the earth cables, you might have the live side right but missing/poor engine earth strap connection.

[goodwoodweirdo]

Thanks for the link, nice find..... however without sounding too daft how do you know which is terminal 1 in the diagram.... 1 & 3 being clearly marked on the back of the switch....

Cheers Matt

[FlipFlopGriff]

If its a 3 position Lucas switch should be wired like this:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=lucas+ignition+s...
With position 3 being the live 12v, 2 being all dash lights, coil and anything else you want on to be live when the ignition is on (radio maybe), and 1 being the starter motor/solenoid. Position 1 then springs back to 2 once started. I've got a Lucas 47SA on both the Land Rover and Moggy.
FFG

[john2443]

A test meter with a buzzer or a 12v bulb on a wire are useful, turn the key and see which terminals get switched on in each position.

[_Sorted_]

Uploaded a servicing guide for you (or anyone) to download here. Will delete link in a day or so. Think page 7 is what you need?

Hope it helps!

[goodwoodweirdo]

that's awesome, thanks a million.... the pdf will come in very handy for future problems I'm sure :-)

I'll check it out again tonight and keep you all posted...

Cheers
Matthew

[goodwoodweirdo]

Thanks chaps, turned out a bad ground the back plate on the regulator looked like it had come from the sea bed, new one installed now have ignition ...

Cheers Matt