Does this ignition switch look correct?

[Richie]

Hi everybody:

One ignition switch is over $178 and one is just $20. Will the $20 one work for my 69 Dart? Seems to good to be true.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ignition-Switch-Ignition-Lock-Cylinder-combo-for-many-Chrysler-Dodge-Plymouth/174086020160?fits=Year:1969|Modelart|Submodel:GT|Engine+-+Liter_Display:5.6L|Makeodge|Trim:GT+Hardtop+2-Door|Engine:5.6L+340Cu.+In.+V8+GAS+Naturally+Aspirated&epid=227494385&hash=item288855dc40:g:bWsAAOSw~ERdyctY#vi-ilComp

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ignition-Switch-Bezel-Matched-Ign-Door-Locks-Set-for-1969-MoPar-A-Body/321431043007?fits=Year:1969|Modelart&hash=item4ad6c87bbf:g:KJEAAOSwKtlWplmQ

 

[Kendog 170]

I've had good luck with Standard Motor products. Go for it !

 

[el5dart]

the 179 comes with matching door locks etc.... if all you need is the switch only and can still use your old key cylinder and other hardware the 20 dollar one looks ok.

 

[Richie]

Yes just the ignition and it would be kind of cool if I could still use the 51 year old key for the door

 

[el5dart]

you can still use the 50 year old lock cylinder in the new ignition switch too if you still have it.

 

[Kendog 170]

you can still use the 50 year old lock cylinder in the new ignition switch too if you still have it.

If not you can have a locksmith rekey the new lock cylinder to your door key.

 

[Mattax]

It seems the switch and the bezel are all one year only.

Compare the what each of the wire terminals does to your original.
[Found!] - Ignition switch

69 Barracuda ignition cylinder lock

From what I saw in the FSMs, the Start and Acces terminal positions were swapped.
Why do 68 & 69 dart iginition switches have different # ground plug ins?

 

[Richie]

I'll tell you what the problem is. The toggle if that's the right word keeps pulling out of the cylinder with the key if you forget to put your finger on it while taking your key out of the ingniition

 

[Mattax]

The cylinder has what I'd call a retaining pin. If that's failed, might need a new cylinder.

 

[Richie]

The cylinder has what I'd call a retaining pin. If that's failed, might need a new cylinder.
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That makes sense because my pin doesn't stick out that far. Problem solved

 

[krazykuda]

Yes just the ignition and it would be kind of cool if I could still use the 51 year old key for the door

Take the locks to the locksmith before you install them and he can make them match the old key...

 

[Kendog 170]

Maybe the pin is stuck and may just need a little penetrating fliud to free it up.

 

[charger426]

Yes just the ignition and it would be kind of cool if I could still use the 51 year old key for the door

And have two keys like a stinking Chevy. No thanks. As others have said if you really want to use those old worn keys you can have a lock smith repin the cylinders.

 

[cudamark]

Usually, if the lock cylinder pulls right out of the switch without having to depress the button, the switch housing is usually bad. Just aluminum or pot metal switch housing, so, it wears out easily. '69 uses a unique ignition switch, lock cylinder, and bezel. The $20 one you linked to is not for a '69 model, it's for the '68 and earlier ones.

 

[Richie]

Usually, if the lock cylinder pulls right out of the switch without having to depress the button, the switch housing is usually bad. Just aluminum or pot metal switch housing, so, it wears out easily. '69 uses a unique ignition switch, lock cylinder, and bezel. The $20 one you linked to is not for a '69 model, it's for the '68 and earlier ones.

Yes I didn't order that. Order these instead

FITS 69 Roadrunner Charger Coronet Dart Ignition Cylinder Key Switch Lock Repl. | eBay

Mopar 69 Coronet / Superbee Charger Roadrunner GTX Dart Ignition Switch 1969 NEW | eBay

 

[Kern Dog]

If not you can have a locksmith rekey the new lock cylinder to your door key.

Excellent idea.
It is interesting how we already knew something but forgot it until someone else suggests it.