Fulvia Ignition switch

[foggy]

I've now got another Fulvia with an ignition fault. Is this something that affects older cars now? when I turn on the ignition sometimes the generator light does not illuminate but the car turns over and will not fire, I turn off the ignition and back on again the gen light comes on and the car starts? sometimes I have to turn the key on and off a few times for the light to come on. Is there a fix or is it a new barrel and key? I've got this on two Fulvias now and never had it before. Thanks.

[Huib]

Could be the contacts in the lock. If I remember correctly, original Lancia locks can be disassembled and overhauled. If your car does already have an aftermarket lock you have to replace it.

[LanciaFin]

I don't know Fulvias very well, but I suppose that their ignition lock is similar with Flavias. The contactors are probably worn out. It is possible to refurbish them with certain skills, or have them refurbished. See this: http://www.viva-lancia.com/lancia_fora/ ... sg-1393505 BR, Miika

[foggy]

Lanciafin, Thanks for the info, I'll ask him. Huib, it has the original lock however I've had three Fulvias of late with Fiat / Beta ignitions fitted, this could be to resolve the problem I have. Today it just cut out while driving so had to quickly turn off and on again! lol

[Andrea Nistri]

Also worth checking that the #1 fuse (nearest to the left side) is in perfect conditions and that its contacts are very clean, Andrea

[foggy]

Thanks Andrea, will do.

[foggy]

No problem with the fuses, just plugged another ignition switch in and still the same? light on and light off every other turn. I put a live from fuse 2 to fuse 1 and now working every time although if I turn the key to the steering lock position the ignition light comes back on so I have to leave it in the second position. Where is the problem? I have two Fulvias now with exactly the same fault! Huib Andrea?

[Huib]

That does point to the lock. Or the connector. I would keep the original lock. Just take it apart and clean thoroughly.

[foggy]

Thanks Huib, I will try the spare ignition on a perfectly good Fulvia I have and see if it still works, if not it's the barrel if it does it's a wire or connector fault. Strange I now have two cars with exactly the same fault? it must be quite a common thing?

[Andrea Nistri]

Make sure you don't have a dodgy electrical ground somewhere, what you report is also suggestive of a poor ground connection. Please remember that Fulvia services are always connected to "live" and that they are switched on when they are connected to ground as well, Andrea