Key Ignition buzzing help?

Discussion in 'Interior City' started by StKing, Nov 7, 2021.

  1. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    Does anyone know what this noise is or why it’s happening?

     
  2. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Totally bananas

    Ignition buzzer. Likely the ignition switch is worn and it is buzzing at the incorrect position.

    If the doors are off or open, it will trigger with the key in the ignition. (but if it is doing so with the key out, and stops when you wiggle the switch "tabs", then it is likely worn and not working correctly.)

    I disconnected mine on my '68, because it bothers me to hear it.
     
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  3. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    That part is different for tilt columns vs. non-tilt, so get the correct one.
     
  4. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    Thanks for all the input everyone!

    It appears it's the ignition buzzer but I did have a hard time identifying these pink wires that I have unplugged at the moment. Another member suggested they might be the speed sensor wires. Where do they plug into and would them not being plugged in cause these issues?

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    Last edited: Nov 8, 2021
  5. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    How do you know? Lol
     
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  6. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Does the car have a rear defroster?
     
  7. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    It doesnt.
     
  8. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Do you know what a speed alert speedometer looks like? If the car is not equipped with one, it still has the wires and plug, just not connected to anything.

    SpeedAlert.jpg
     
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  9. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    Got it. Mine doesnt have one so that takes care of that issue. Ignition pin it is.
     
  10. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    I can't seem to find one for a non-tilt column shift column. You wouldn't happen to know where I could buy one, do you?
     
  11. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    I searched on google and eBay and couldn't find one. Didn't think to search the site you sent. I should have thought of that but I didn't. My mistake. Appreciate your help anyway.
     
  12. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    Okay now that things are apart and I have the new part it doesn't seem like the buzzer switch is the problem. It looks like it's the ignition cylinder tab that hits the buzzer. It's not retracting when I remove the key.

     
  13. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    anyone?
     
  14. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Totally bananas

    You might be able to remove the tumbler, disassemble, clean and adjust, then put it back together.

    (I have done many repairs on lock mechanisms, but not specifically one like yours, so I cannot guide you on the details)

    Call around and talk with locksmiths, the "older guys" may have the knowledge on how to repair it.

    It my just need a good cleaning and proper dry lubricant (I use Dow Corning Molykote D-321R).
     
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