Bendix ignition switch repair kits on eBay for $30

[Prior owner]

Somebody on eBay has about 20 NOS “push to start” Bendix ignition switch repair kits for sale at $30 each. At least they did yesterday....

I just received 2 kits and they appear that be the real deal from Bendix. You get a new base plate and 3 new contacts.

Thought this might be helpful to others, as the kits go for just under $200.

If you’re interested, search eBay for the kit number 10-357515, which is the correct kit for mine, per the Bendix service bulletin.

Sure beats the plate I’ve got in my switch...

Edited August 2, 2019 by PilotCoyote

[Yetti]

Good find.    I ordered 2.   There are 5 left

[alextstone]

Now there are 3 left...tick tock!

[jetdriven]

Two. 

[gsxrpilot]

One

[KSMooniac]

Zero! Thanks for the heads-up.

Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

[skydvrboy]

I guess I'll just have to bookmark this thread so I know who to call when mine goes. 

[Janat83]

It probably has silver contacts that might have a little corrosion but the switch has wiping type contact action and a little corrosion is of no consequence, thanks for the heads-up, I got mine too

[Prior owner]

The brown discoloration on mine is just the lubricant that was wiped all over them years ago...I’ll probably just leave it on there, as intended.

[ArtVandelay]

Is there really that high of a failure rate with these switches...that some of you are buying 2?

I think would retrofit a ACS switch?

[Yetti]

5 hours ago, ArtVandelay said:

Is there really that high of a failure rate with these switches...that some of you are buying 2?

I think would retrofit a ACS switch?

It's like cigarettes in prison.  I know two other people with Mooneys

[jetdriven]

11 hours ago, KSMooniac said:

Zero! Thanks for the heads-up.

Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk
 

That was funny. 
And quick. 

[Yetti]

A larger switch discussion

 

[RLCarter]

Having a spare (or 2) ensures yours won't fail, untill you break down and sell it to someone in need, then yours will fail within days

[Shadrach]

7 hours ago, ArtVandelay said:

Is there really that high of a failure rate with these switches...that some of you are buying 2?

I think would retrofit a ACS switch?

Mine has not failed once in the last 20 years.  I clean and lube it every 5 to 8 years.

[RLCarter]

1 minute ago, Shadrach said:

Mine has not failed once in the last 20 years.  I clean and lube it every 5 to 8 years.

Preventative Maintenance? What a concept.....

[spistora]

Looks like my switch is not working.  Did anyone have one of the repair kits that they would like to get rid of or know where I can find one? I've check controller and ebay, and there doesn't appear to be any for sale a the moment.

[hammdo]

Try this first to make sure:

https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-D5S-6-DeoxIT-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B00006LVEU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=OYFNIZIPMILA&keywords=deoxit+d5&qid=1637975173&sprefix=Deox%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-6

This worked on my stiff/poor starter/contact switch. Now, works good! 

Also, you may want to have the solinoid checked (on the firewall in my C)... 

-Don 

 

[spistora]

I have some contact cleaners, I'll give them a try.

I did check the solenoid.  There is no voltage at the control signal terminal with the key turned and pushed.

Thanks.

[hammdo]

The D5 is a lube/cleaner that was recommended to me by my AP as it does not cause harm to the switch... 

Just an FYI.. 

-Don