Ignition Switches

1. Anti-Restart Ignition Switches. What are they, and where should they be used?

   95060 Series and 956 Series anti-restart Ignition Switches are regular ignition switches PLUS. Ever been in your car not realizing the engine is running, and turned on the ignition, only to hear a squealing and grinding of gears? Do it a few more times and you'll burn out the starter motor!The same thing happens with commercial vehicles. Not so much with heavy trucks, where you can distinctly hear the engine running and feel the vibration, but definitely in delivery vans. Often the driver will park at the curb, leave the engine running, make a quick delivery, get back in the van and hit the ignition. Grind! Crunch!Cole Hersee Anti-Restart Ignition Switches prevent this happening. Your delivery van fleet starter motors are safe!
   
   How they work: Most regular ignition switches have three positions. 1. Off: key can be removed. Ignition and accessories (radio, lights etc) are activated when the key is in.
   
   2. Momentary Start position runs the starter motor. This position is spring-loaded to return to position 2 once the engine is running. Now if you don't realize the ignition switch is in position 2 (you think it's in position 1), you may be tempted to turn it to position 3 (you think you're turning to position 2) with loud and disastrous results!With Cole Hersee Ignition Protection switches the driver cannot turned to Position 3 when the engine is running. (If he wants to restart for some reason, he'll have to turn the engine off, then restart).This safeguard against burnt-out motors can be retrofitted into any kind of vehicle, such as forklifts or mining vehicles (where the ambient noise is high). This kind of 'lockout ignition' is available with a standard ignition key or with a lever (for off-road applications).