Ignition switch wiring diagram

[racefaith]

Hello.

Ive searched the tech manual and found the general whole car wiring schematic but Im look for a detailed diagram for the back of the ignition switch showing the specific wire and lead connections. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Also awhile back I rather hastily removed the aftermarket radio prior owner had installed. I snipped everything including what I presume was the ground as it led to a little brass colored screw that went into instrument housing. I do not have a replacement radio yet...once I reconnect the ignition switch wiring and put the dash back together, can I leave the radio area unwired or do I have to do some basic looping in order for the car to function properly? 

thanks in advance. Chris

[Tyler S]

Chris, the radio wiring should have nothing to do with the ignition switch. It was originally wired from a separate wire that was run from the rt side engine compartment through the firewall. There was never a factory ground wire in place for it. Can you take any photos?

[Jordan]

Chris, have you checked out here https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Electrical/IgnitionSwitch WRT the ignition switch.  The terminals on the back of the switch should all be numbered and the wiring diagram shows those same numbers and where/what they should be connected to.  You'll have to zoom in on the wiring diagram to read them.

[racefaith]

Thanks Jordan.

Yes, I searched this part of the technical manual prior to posting but unless Im am missing something, I dont see a detailed description or diagram showing the connection points and associated wires.

Im going to ring the Classic Center Monday and see if they can send me something, possibly from a manual.

[66andBlue]

Chris,
have you looked at the wiring diagram here: https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Electrical/WiringDiagram
You can download a black&white diagram for a 280SL, or find it in your owner's manual.
But of course the better choice would be the color wiring diagrams:
https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Restricted/ColorWiringDiagrams
to match you car type.
{It would be very helpful to answer your questions knowing what model you have; why not adding the info to your signature line}
Locate the ignition switch and you'll see the terminal numbers in the diagram.