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Dan,
Pat states that he “repaired” his switch but wants another. Maybe he can share what he did?
Pat is an electrical expert, so perhaps a better fix

Linda

I’m pretty sure this is for an earlier car, but I have a part number Nissan Switch 25150-12200 if it would help anyone out.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Peter

I'd try to soak it in at for z week or so to see if I could free it up before. I tried to take it apart.
If the ETF works, you can clean it with an ultrasonic cleane
Danr

Sorry, I meant soak in atf (yes, automatic transmission fluid).
Dan

No problem, Dan. I used a Mototool with a cutting disk & cut into the swagged part on the switch, then gently pried it back until the Bakelite switch came out.

I had to clean the contacts & soldered the connections both inside & outside. A couple of the pins are quiet delicate on the outside, one broke. I soldered that & added super glue to tighten things up.

I don't seem to be able to add a photo of the switch, so I'll send you a photo of it directly.

Peace,
Pat

Thanks, Pat. Much appreciated.

Can send picture via PM or Facebook messenger.

OK, here is how I opened the ignition switch.

Peace,
Pat

Linda,

While I was able to get the old switch working, I decided that I wanted better reliability.

As was SOP for Nissan in the 60's, they used rivets to connect the internals of switches & relays to the external contacts without welding or soldering. I soldered the connections inside & outside. A couple of the external pins (Accessory & Ballast) are pretty fragile. One broke off so after i soldered them I used super glue to mechanically hold the pins.

Peace,
Pat

Super helpful information, Pat.

Thank you.