Ignition substitute/replacement

1993 FORD ESCORT
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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A-SKYE-B
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Bought the car for $100.00 it had the ignition ripped out and currently using a screwdriver type key. I think the car is one that it turns to accessory when you turn the key backwards and it keeps getting turned all the way back and draining my battery. I think I would like to put a rocker switch in it instead of replacing the ignition pieces since my crew has a problem with finding the hole and not breaking keys. I know this isn't the standard best solution but it would work best for my drivers in this car? So can I replace the whole thing so that it is start and stoppable with a button or switch instead of a key being needed and how would I do that? It seems like I would just take it off and wire the existing wires to the switch but don't want to mess it up in case.
Jan 23, 2020 at 3:39 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Is this maybe what you kind of want to do?

Keep in mind this is "My 1977 Jeep", your wiring will not be exactly like mine.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1977-cj5-in-need-of-an-ignition-pushbutton-modification-like-cj-medevac

This is the same thing, explained to another member, something within the two may better explain things.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/question-for-cj-medevac

If you seem interested in my easily reversible ignition modification, I may be able to get wiring diagrams for your ignition switch.

The Medic
Jan 23, 2020 at 4:09 PM