# Replacement ignition switch

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacement-ignition-switch/5000>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [May 26, 2015, 10:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacement-ignition-switch/5000 "2015-05-26T10:45:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 10:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacement-ignition-switch/5000/1 "2015-05-26T10:45:14Z")

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I accidentally left my Key on. I guess it got hot and burnt out. I took the switch apart and there is a removable electronic component. I removed it and it was all black and burnt looking. My question is can I just replace this plastic blue piece or do I need to order a complete new switch (key and all)  
If so where can I get one?

Thanks

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**Author:** ![GEMmechanic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecccb3/32.png) [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2015, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacement-ignition-switch/5000/2 "2015-07-07T21:59:37Z")

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For a new key switch try KS6040 or KS6115 NAPA Auto Parts (about $14). The dealer wants about ten times as much for the original switch.

See the “list” below for more alternative parts.

[http://www.electricforum.com/cars/neighborhood-vehicles/2626-lists-alternative-superseded-parts.html](http://www.electricforum.com/cars/neighborhood-vehicles/2626-lists-alternative-superseded-parts.html)

Daniel

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**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Post date:** [July 8, 2015, 6:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacement-ignition-switch/5000/3 "2015-07-08T06:22:31Z")

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It would be nice to “find” the blue removable electronic part that burns out. That way you could just replace the bad part and keep your original keys. I only had one key for my car. There was a guy selling a stock replacement ignition on eBay. It can with 3 keys. I had to pay $60 bucks for it but it came here fast and was a direct replacement.