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Old 07-29-2007 | 04:50 PM
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Hello,



I have a 1976 Rx4 and I am trying to find the ignition switch with key lock. I purchased the car recently and the previous owner had told me they had attempted to steal the car and is missing. I was told a a Rx7 one would do but not sure if any Rx7 model or specific model. I have checked my local Car Junkyards and have not been able to find any Rx7's. I have also checked online and no luck. Can you someone point me in the right direction here?
Old 07-29-2007 | 09:43 PM
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Hello Flojo101



Check ebay, there was one last week, sorry not sure what was the final price.



How about some pictures of the car!





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Old 07-30-2007 | 04:33 PM
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I actually checked ebay and was able to find the ignition switch with keys so I ordered that....thanks for suggestion.



I will get some pictures of it soon.



trying to set this thing up for Atco raceway next year.



I was just there not too long ago for the PanAmerican Nationals.



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Old 07-30-2007 | 07:05 PM
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Good,



If I knew I was going to own a RX-4 a few weeks ago I would bought it!



I just got my, am having some electrical issues but it should be on the road soon!



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Old 07-30-2007 | 09:04 PM
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yeah, I have electrical problems too on my Rx4. the guy who had before me installed a electronic fuel pump and also started to play around with the ignition coils and I hear the engine when I try to start the car but it seems like the fuel pump is not turning on. Because the key switch was ripped of the steering column, thats the reason why I was looking for a key switch which I have found. I need to install this and actually turn the key to see if I can hear the fuel pump turn on and then see if the actual engine turns on.



I knew this was going to be headache getting into this car with the electrical problem but I sleep like a baby at night knowing I got a 76 Rx4 and a 81 Corolla parked in my garage.



I'm selling the 1.8 to dedicate myself to the Mazda, I'm no mechanic but I figure I can experiment on my car rather than anyone else.
Old 08-01-2007 | 11:20 AM
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Here are some pictures of my baby girl.

Below is my ignition coil quagmire



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Old 08-01-2007 | 07:08 PM
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Sweet!



Good to see another 4 on the road! or at least been worked on,



when you get it running post more pictures, I known the all looks the same but I never get tired of looking at them



Well mine alll it was a loose hot wire touching the frame, it blew the fuse, now is good.



still got to bleed the brakes and the carb is acting up, slowly but surely!



Andres
Old 08-01-2007 | 11:55 PM
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RX4 in CT me too, wow, its good to see that these oldies are kept alive..yes please keep us posted!!
Old 08-02-2007 | 09:39 PM
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Where abouts are you from within CT?



I'm in Bridgeport
Old 08-05-2007 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by flojo101' post='879173' date='Aug 1 2007, 09:20 AM
Here are some pictures of my baby girl.

Below is my ignition coil quagmire



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Mira Flojo



How' project coming along?



I only can see one picture!



Andres



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