Afterrmarket AutoRicambi Ignition Switch

[V12StealthHunter]

Just FYI, I filed the body down just enough to get the bolt through and fitted the starter. All works well now.

I still don't understand why the first turn on the ignition switch disconnects everything. Doesn't make sense to me. But doesn't cause any harm I suppose.

[djape1977]

that's "garage" position. everything off, steering lock unlocked

[V12StealthHunter]

Strange that one would have to leave the key in the car for it to be in the "garage" position. But thats interesting.

[djape1977]

in my 1979 lada key can be removed in the garage position. in later ladas it can't be removed but they kept that position.
if you look hard enough, you can find NOS ignition switches for old ladas very cheap. they're identical to fiat 124 apart from obvious BA3 instead of FIAT logo on the key. wiring is the same, key design is the same.