I've brought this up in the past: I had several ignition switches that burnt and now, the new one was defective straight out of the box! it's like a curse

I don't understand why something that should be electrical has to be implemented in a ridiculous mechanical way: if you follow the path from the key to the actual switch wires, it's a stupid design and a couple relays and switches would make it simpler.

So, I'm trying to figure out what is the max intensity I should expect to go through the relay for 1) when the power is on and 2) during cranking.

Also, if anyone has done this, where did you mount the switches? I can't think of a convenient spot that is clean, and out of the way.

 

I would like to know how many they have made and how many have failed. It seems like the best way to accomplish what they set out to do in my opinion instead of having multiple keys and switches and to use less wiriing and electronics.