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Thanks. I guess what I have been trying to ask is, are there any particular brands of switches that are better manufactured so as to know that the switch purchased is a good functioning switch? I've not had to replace ignition switches much in the past, except for riding lawn mowers.

Oh OK. I gotcha now. I'm just curious if there's a reliable switch to be had out there,

Why would I have to solder in an OEM switch? I shouldn't have to cut any wiring. There should be a plug on the harness attached to the switch. At least the pictures I have seen of the OEM has a length of wiring with a yellow plug at the end. Are we talking about the same thing? Now I'm confused 🤔

Thank you, sir. My real concern is replacing the switch with another OEM switch. I don't know if the problem is just normal wear and tear, or a design flaw that hasn't been addressed by the factory. So is the bezel on the switch part of what holds the switch to the panel?

Thank you, sir. I have already downloaded it. I wish it would give some details on how to remove the ignition switch. It talks about removing the switch for testing purposes, but it doesn't advise if there's any special tools to be used. For instance, the bezel that surrounds the switch has 4 holes in the outer edge. Does this require a spanner wrench of some sort to remove it? I just don't want to damage anything more than is needed, especially since parts are becoming more difficult to locate, which I blame on the supply chain issues.

Thanks for the response. I don't mind changing out the ignition switch, but I don't want to replace it with another bad one. I don't know if it's a manufacturing flaw that will be present in every switch, which is why I wanted to install an aftermarket switch that I knew was good. I've located a source for an OEM switch, but I'm hesitant to buy what might be the same issue.

Very well, thanks!

Thank you, sir. I may just have to add one to my mower, too. Should there be an inline fuse, too?

Seems like a very inexpensive addition. Wouldn't hurt to try it, I guess. I watched the video, and did a search for other posts. It comes in a kit w/LED relay, but I can install it for way less than what they are asking. Shoot, one site wanted $68.18. Ridiculous!

Thanks for the video. This helped your starting issue?

If I may ask, what is a John Deere starter improvement relay?

Thanks. Can a multimeter be used? There seems to be power getting to the starter solenoid, but it doesn't seem like enough power to turn the engine over. Hitting it a few times gets it to turn over. How did you get the issue fixed?

Well, I have to hit the starter at least a few times to get the engine to turn over and start. The battery is new, and it's a 340cca battery. It doesn't seem like it's supplying the starter with enough juice to turn the engine over. I've already replaced the starter solenoid. I've been researching it, and a few members here have had ignition switch issues. Poor soldering inside the switch is a definite problem with some. I'm trying to go through the starting system and eliminate each part until I can locate the problem. That's why I was looking for a method to test an ignition switch.

Thanks for the response. I've checked the grounds wherever I could locate them, and I can't find any bad connections. I don't know what else to do. Do you know of any way to troubleshoot the ignition switch?

Well, just spent some time looking for a loose ground. The only ground wire I could locate was 3, attached on the frame on the driver's side near the fuel tank. There's a ground wire attached to the starter, which was tight. I still have to hit the starter a few times to get it to turn over. Is there any way to diagnose a bad ignition switch? I checked the battery, and it was showing 12v with the engine off, and 14+ when running.

Thanks for that info. I guess I will be checking all the grounds on my UTV. Great info. Thanks for passing it along.

Nobody has done this?

So, the problem all along was a loose ground wire? Now everything is functioning properly?

Good to hear that you got it figured out.

That sounds like a very intelligent workaround.

So it's been down ever since?

Were you able to locate the issue?

Did you ever get it fixed?

Wow! (crickets chirping)

There are radios manufactured that include an emergency button that notifies others with the same radio of an emergency. These radios come in both a portable (walkie talkie style) and mobile (mounted) units. However, these radios are VERY expensive, like $5000.00 each. These are used in law enforcement, so I don't know how available they are for the public. There are probably other ways to do this, but I'm not a technician.