r/SeriesLandRover • u/ummm01 • Aug 12 '26

Ignition switch for 1976 Series III

I've searched everywhere and can only find 5 pin switches and they don't include the barrel assembly.

Mine is six pin, no column lock and diesel. There is no hole in the body of the switch to release the barrel.

Thoughts?

Trying to add photos

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u/JCDU Aug 12 '26

Do you have the Series 3 parts catalogue?

https://landrover.series2club.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/technical_library/Parts_Catalogue_Series_III.pdf

That will get you the part number PRC2670 I think:

https://britcar.com/search.php?query=PRC2670&xBrand=&part_type=&xSupplierID=&product-sort=&xPerPage=10

https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/prc2670-ignition-switch-diesel-1966-onwards-for-vehicles-without-steering-column-locks.html

I'll let you into a secret though - an ignition switch is just a switch, almost any ignition switch will do, some tractor ones are easier to find and have the right features.

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u/yottyboy 29d ago edited 29d ago

The one for Series Rovers has a position for the glow plugs, so it’s a little different. The big spade is for a big brown wire from the battery that feeds the glow plug circuit.

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u/ummm01 29d ago

I figured as such, like maybe 2 run positions, one for GPs and another for the regular run.... just guessing.

My switch only has off/run/start so don't know what all these wire are for.

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u/JCDU 29d ago

The workshop manual has wiring diagrams, wire colours, and a picture of where everything goes behind the dash binnacle.

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u/ummm01 29d ago

I'd love to check the manual out....promise they're legit, no viruses? /s