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10-27-2014, 05:27 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Tavares,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #832
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Battery Isolator Switch
Switch seems to be going out. Sometimes it works then it does not make contact. Has anyone replaced this switch? Seems to be buried on the firewall and does not look easy to replace. Any good ideas would be appreciated.
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10-27-2014, 06:47 AM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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You sure it's the switch and not the wires loose on the lugs on the back? Inside the black box on engine side (4 screws holding cover on).
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10-27-2014, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Tavares,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #832
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I have not taken the cover off yet. Will check it out. Thanks Jay
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10-27-2014, 12:31 PM
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Backdraft Racing Dealer
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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If it turns out to be the switch itself you will need to get the carpet pulled back to access the screws that hold the switch into the tunnel. I've only ever done 1 in all the years though.
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10-28-2014, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Colorado Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft, supercharged Coyote
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I use the (supposedly) best switches I can find. I'm on my third one now. Apparently, they're not meant to be used every time you park the car. When you do that, they wear out.
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10-29-2014, 06:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Tavares,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #832
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It might be a good time to relocate the switch closer to the battery in the trunk if one has to remove the carpet to get to the attaching bolts or just remove the switch.
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11-03-2014, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Tavares,
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What a project to get the switch out. Removed it after a lot of angry words and found the new switch I got from Boyton Beach is not the same as the original one. If I use it as I received it the box would be cocked to one side. What a bummer. I have taken a piece of stainless and welded two studs to the back side to hold the switch in the box. I am going to use pop rivits to attach it to the firewall. This will allow me to replace the switch without removing the carpet. Hope it works.
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11-07-2014, 07:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Tavares,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #832
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Decided not to use the switch from Backdraft. Ordered one from Summit Racing and looks to bolt up as the original one on the car. With some fine words I hope to get it in place. I like the fact that I can turn off the power from the drivers seat. Just hope this new one fits and last somewhat longer than the original. Will know more next week when the switch arrives.
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11-07-2014, 09:04 AM
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Have owned this switch for 20 years.
I have always switched it off each time I left the vehicle. Fortunately I haven't needed to replace it. It has built-in provision for making connection with the ignition system. If the engine is running and the battery switch is moved to its disconnect position, the engine will shut down.
David
Last edited by 601HP; 11-07-2014 at 09:10 AM..
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11-07-2014, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: California,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF 289 Slabside Early Comp Car with 289 Webers and all the goodies. Cancelling the efforts of several Priuses
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What Apmerage are these switches rated for?
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11-10-2014, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Tavares,
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Battery cut off
I don't know what the original one is but the one I ordered is 150 continuous and 500 surge. Hope that is enough.
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11-13-2014, 08:18 AM
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Got the switch from Summit and replaced it. All functions seem to be working correctly. Was able to get it in place without damage to the carpet.
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11-13-2014, 08:55 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Classic Roadster
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If it turns out to be the switch and since it's a lot of work to replace it I'd go with re-location it while you're at it. Mine is in the trunk, easy to get to, easy to replace when necessary. I too went with a switch from Summit
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11-14-2014, 07:54 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #832
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I thought about putting it in the trunk. Should I have to replace it again I will. Having it on the console just makes it quick and easy to turn on and off. But what a pain in the butt to replace. And to make things worse the one Backdraft has to replace it with does not fit correctly. I put it in the spare parts bin of useless parts. LOL
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