Solenoid Switches Causing Ignition Switches To Fail In Older Beavers

[jbrunson]

I have checked my wiring diagrams and apparently my 1996 Monterey did not come with them; they are certainly not there now. Diodes to shunt the spike that occurs when the solenoid disengages... My Beaver has had multiple ignition switches... Here's why I think that is:

http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/100134/why-is-there-a-diode-connected-in-parallel-to-a-relay-coil

For less than $3, you can add protection for that extremely hard to find ignition switch.