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FRANK PKNY · 06-09-2021, 11:36 AM

On my 31 A I Have an aftermarket switch IE on or off position. I wonder how this is working? When the switch is off (OPEN) I still get voltage to both sides of the coil. When the switch is on I also am getting voltage. I purchased the car already with this replacement switch in place. When I check the switch with an ohm meter it functions properly (wires disconnected). It also has worked this way since I owned the car for five years. I'm not sure why I am getting voltage when in the off position? What am I missing here?

06-09-2021, 11:36 AM	#1
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,016	Ignition switch question On my 31 A I Have an aftermarket switch IE on or off position. I wonder how this is working? When the switch is off (OPEN) I still get voltage to both sides of the coil. When the switch is on I also am getting voltage. I purchased the car already with this replacement switch in place. When I check the switch with an ohm meter it functions properly (wires disconnected). It also has worked this way since I owned the car for five years. I'm not sure why I am getting voltage when in the off position? What am I missing here? __________________ [email protected]