Electrical woes 1976 TR6

[Alistair Menzies]

Ignition switch failed or so I thought! Sourced new 6 terminal type from U.K..
On fitting I notice that one of the terminals in the female connection, way up under dash, has nothing in it.
Is this normal or have I lost a lead ?
Car still doesn't start.

 

[Gliderman8]

Alistair,
Welcome to the British Car Forum. I think you will get more help if you post your question in the "Triumph" section of the forum.
Use this link to get you there:http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/forumdisplay.php?18-Triumph
You might want to have a look at the schematic for the '76 TR6. You can view the schematic at Advance Autowire here
http://www.advanceautowire.com/tr2506.pdf

 

[Madflyer]

on the 76 the switch different than others as you have 6 thermals they are not in order around the switch but all are used see clock face top clockwise #4 #3 #2 # 6 #1 #5
wires are as follows #4 brown-#3 white #2 brown jumper from #4 and on to fuse box
# 6 brown /red # 1 white /red # 5 white /pink starter off of # 5 and also starter relay

Info from my Robert Bentley book on TR's Hope that helps Madflyer