scootz
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| posted on 2/5/15 at 10:15 AM |
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Ignition Switch Specs
Just flicking through the IVA manual and the only reference I can find to an 'ignition switch' is...
"Check, in addition to the normal “ignition” switch, that the vehicle is permanently fitted with an anti-theft device or an electronic
immobiliser that can be activated to prevent the vehicle being driven or moved under its own power... "
So what constitutes a 'normal' ignition switch? Must it be a key activated switch? Or could I simply have a suitable electronic
immobiliser system, and a toggle 'ignition-on' switch?
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 2/5/15 at 10:43 AM |
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Yes I see what you mean, the "normal" ignition switch is no more. I have assumed "normal" as is a key activated switch in my
build. Don't think you can just fit a toggle switch and immobiliser as I read somewhere you need two forms of security (could be wrong).
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theduck
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| posted on 2/5/15 at 10:44 AM |
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I believe that it is interpreted to mean you need a key plus either an immobiliser or steering lock.
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The Black Flash
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| posted on 6/5/15 at 09:46 PM |
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This has come up before. Hidden away in the "glossary of terms" at the end, it says:
"Ignition Switch
A key operated switch normally used to start the engine. "
So that's the official answer.
BUT
I passed with an immobiliser and just a toggle switch to turn on the ignition, no steering lock, no key. The only thing the inspector said about it
was that it was "cool" 
So I guess it just depends who you get. In reality, many cars nowadays do not have key-operated ignitions so I suspect the definition is a bit of an
anachronism. If in doubt, ring the test centre and ask.
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