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Old 01-02-2017, 07:37 AM
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Default Wiring from key switch to engine

Can anyone help me as to how to wire the key switch to the IO 540 on the -10? When I bought the panel from SteinAir it didn't come with wiring , nor did Van's firewall kit have it. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 01-02-2017, 08:13 AM
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Which key switch are you using? There's one with "OFF, R, L, BOTH, START" and one with "OFF, R, L, and BOTH" but not the "START" position.
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Old 01-02-2017, 08:28 AM
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This may help. See Entry #5 posted by Gil
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=36272
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Old 01-02-2017, 04:26 PM
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I have the switch with the start function
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Old 01-02-2017, 04:38 PM
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Default start switch wiring

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I have the switch with the start function
When I purchased my switch from ACS, there were directions on how to wire it. I'm away from home and don't have access to the documentation to send you. Someone else should chime in......
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Old 01-02-2017, 05:43 PM
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Default Matronics Aeroelectric Connection

http://www.aeroelectric.com/articles...tchOptions.pdf

This help?
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Old 01-02-2017, 05:51 PM
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Default Some more info needed i think

I had the same problem and searched forever for the ACS wiring diagram and found out that with my "shower of Sparks" I needed to have a certain ignition switch and wire it accordingly.

You should let us know if you are running impulse mags, shower of sparks, or the new electronic mags that might help to know what you need.

Wiring was so much simpler with Bob Nuckolls book. I bought the Vans wiring kit for my RV 7 but it was such a dud, very little info on how to wire and it was set up for a totally different system. So I would define your ignition system and buy that AeroElectric Connection by Bob Nuckolls, you will not go wrong there.

Good luck
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Old 01-02-2017, 07:56 PM
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I had the same problem and searched forever for the ACS wiring diagram and found out that with my "shower of Sparks" I needed to have a certain ignition switch and wire it accordingly.

You should let us know if you are running impulse mags, shower of sparks, or the new electronic mags that might help to know what you need.

Wiring was so much simpler with Bob Nuckolls book. I bought the Vans wiring kit for my RV 7 but it was such a dud, very little info on how to wire and it was set up for a totally different system. So I would define your ignition system and buy that AeroElectric Connection by Bob Nuckolls, you will not go wrong there.

Good luck
Have to disagree totally with this post!
The Vans electrical kit and associated wiring diagram and instructions that comes with it is both simple, and complete. The aero electric method makes for a far more complex electrical system.

My 2 cents!
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Old 01-02-2017, 08:05 PM
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Wire power through a 5Amp fuse or breaker to the "Bat" terminal. Wire the "S" terminal to the "S" on you starter solenoid. L goes to the left mag using 18AWG shielded wire. Cut the shield on the switch side, then tie the center conductor to the P-lead and the shield to the Gnd screw on the mag. Same for the right mag, except there is a Gnd port next to the R terminal on the switch that will get a little bridge jumper to ground the right mag when starting because it won't be retarded. Then there is a Gnd port in the middle of the switch that gets an airframe ground. There will be an LR and another port that will get nothing.
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Old 01-02-2017, 08:52 PM
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I do like Jesse's explanation. Seems simple. My question is: Will the wiring be the same without an impulse coupler. I have 2 Slick Mags that don't have any impulse couplers, but I have a champion "Shower of Sparks"
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