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579084LUCAS - Ignition Switch – Diesel – Steering Column

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Brand Lucas
Ignition Switch for the steering-column lock, diesel specification. The switch is the electrical unit that fits into the steering-column lock barrel and is operated by the ignition key.

It switches the 12V supply to the ignition and starter circuits through the key positions. This is the diesel-engine version of the column switch.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Series 2 and 3
Fitment Notes SERIES III — steering column diesel lock switch, 12V
DEFENDER — early 90 and 110 with diesel engine, 12V, 1983-1987
Alternative Codes
579084LUCAS579084BE 3591

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  • Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days after dispatch.
  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days after dispatch.
  • Outside EU/UK: contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ignition switch do?
This ignition switch is the electrical unit that fits into the steering-column lock barrel and is turned by the key. It switches the 12V supply to the ignition and starter circuits through the key positions. This is the diesel-specification column switch made by Lucas.
Which models does this ignition switch fit?
This switch fits the Land Rover Series III and the early diesel Defender 90 and 110 (1983-1987), running the 12V column lock switch. It's the diesel-engine version, so check your engine type before ordering. It cross-references to BE 3591.
Is this switch right for a petrol Land Rover?
This is the diesel-specification column switch. Land Rover typically used a different switch for petrol engines of the same era, so confirm your engine type before ordering. Fitting the wrong specification can affect how the ignition and starter circuits are wired.

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