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Old 08-19-2010, 10:38 PM   #1

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Default Broken Ignitition Switch

Hi,

So unfortunately my ignition key broke (the tumbler turned all the way around and cracked the ignition in two).


Where can I find a new Mariah ignition? Or can I? (I have a Z key)
What could I use as a replacement?


Temporarily, I have a few wires hanging from the dash.. a little hot wire each time we go boating, using the safety switch on the Throttle as a kill switch

Any help would be appreciated!

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    Default Re: Broken Ignitition Switch

    If you cant find an original.Bring what you have(broken tumbler/ING) to a auto zone or pep boys.They can prob match something up that will work.

    Happy hunting hope all goes well.
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    Old 08-19-2010, 11:18 PM   #3

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    Default Re: Broken Ignitition Switch

    I've thought of that for the time being, I just really hope I can find an original somewhere.

    My understanding of Mariah's time period is a little fuzzy, didn't it get sold to sea fox?
    Does sea fox potentially use the same wiring harness in some of the boats? It'd be fun to have a Sea Fox branded key, to raise questions


    Thanks for the idea; I'm actually headed out to see if my local marine dealer can match the harness to another marine key.
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    Default Re: Broken Ignitition Switch

    Nope, Sea Fox completely redid the interiors, and didn't use any of the original Mariah parts, including the ignitions and wiring harnesses. They don't use a special designer key like the old ones.

    There was a member on here who had original keys and ignition switches, but he's not answering any emails, PM, or posts here. Not sure what happened.

    I had the exact same thing happen with my key earlier this year, and I ended up buying a temporary replacement from "Sea Dog" until I can figure out the OEM ignition situation. It was about $20 from a local marina, and took all of about 5 minutes to install it.
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    Default Re: Broken Ignitition Switch

    Thanks ShabahZ250. Your comment about Sea Dog pointed me toward a stainless fuel pop cap. Been looking to replace mine as the black plastic is getting old. I have googled to death to find the pop up type. I need to measure and look closer but Thanks!

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    Default Re: Broken Ignitition Switch

    Actually i think it was chuggins2000 that was selling the keys/ignitions thru here on this thread. He can also be reached as follows:

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    Default Re: Broken Ignitition Switch

    I had a broken Y key and bought couple keys from him about two weeks ago. He did ship them to me. When I received the keys, they didn't work as the switch must have been replaced. I emailed him to see if he had a Y switch I could buy now and have not heard back. Mikey has the right person.

    I hope to hear so I can use my new keys. If not, I have some bling now.
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    Default Re: Broken Ignitition Switch

    Last thing i heard was that he only had "W" ignition & key sets so you may have to change both & buy a spare key. He may be off work for some reason but it might be worth a call to his workplace # since that's the one he gave for contact purposes.
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    Default Re: Broken Ignitition Switch

    i did order a complete set aswell but the dude responded only once... never heard of him again
    i installed a aftermarket ignition too, paid 11,95 euro and works just fine
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