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So ive lost the key to my avid somewhere so it gives me an excuse to do what i wanted to anyway.. replace the ignition switch. Mine may or may not be working.. ive used a voltmeter but even the docs say you need a special t ool to really test it.  Im kinda done with dealing with it and just want to use standard cheap switchs (its trailered and you really dont wanna come to my house and try to steal lol)
As far as i can see there is standard 12v dc  and 170 watt ac either of which ANY switch should handle. I dont want it to be ugly and id like a cover over the master etc so i was thinking one of these below and use them as 1: master 2: starter  3&4 magnetos  5 probably lights. Can anyone think of a specific reason i shouldnt? I know it's aviation and youre supposed to have magic aviation juice on everything but im not seeing a reason any switch would work.. these are tiny currents/voltages

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Two very ordinary spst switches work fine for me, but I pull the string to start the engine.  Leaving the old ignition switch there might deter would-be thieves.  I have been thinking about putting in a dummy ignition switch.

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Great idea. i was thinking a hidden switch. Youre braver than i am. im too paranoid to even just bypass the switch to start it.

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