Ignition switch.

[Sh3lby Mustang]

When I turn the key to run position but not starting the engine what components have power?

 

[Rivets]

Sorry, but I have not been around much lately, and I have no idea what you are talking about. Without knowing what type of equipment you are asking about and how it is hooked up it could be none or a dozen parts. A Snapper rear engine rider has none and a Kubota Series M tractor can have as many as 12 or more depending on setup.

 

[Sh3lby Mustang]

I have a riding mower Weed Eater 259723 Im trying to find out what tabs on the ignition switch have power I want to put a volt meter on but want It to work when I turn the key to run with the engine off.

 

[Rivets]

Now I have to ask, what style of ignition switch? How many terminals? Are they labeled and if so please tell us what the labels are. Here are a few.

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[Sh3lby Mustang]

I have the first 1 the psep

 

[Rivets]

If you have the first one, none of the other terminals will have power unless the engine is running.

 

[Sh3lby Mustang]

Ok so how would I wire the volt meter hook positive up to battery and other to ground but then It's gonna stay on or will I need to put a switch between?


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[Rivets]

That switch would be wired with the Red lead to battery positive and Black lead to ground. If you don't want to have a constant readout, yes you would have to install a shut off switch into the circuit.

 

[Sh3lby Mustang]

Soo a simple toggle switch will work?

 

[cashman]

Don't know if your switch is made this way, but most of the five or six blade Indak type switches have the terminals labeled with a letter. With the key in the run position, you will have continuity between the B and R and A terminals. When key is in off position, you will have no continuity between those terminals and the M terminal will have continuity to ground. When key is in start position, you will have continuity between the B and S terminals. You could run a volt meter hooked to the R and A terminals and not have constant voltage when key is in off position if your switch is set up this way.