Product Details
Description
Vespa P Series 8-Pole Ignition Switch w/ Keys by Prima
Replacement Part Details
Use this part when the original component is worn, damaged, missing, or no longer working correctly. Many scooter parts can look similar but use different sizes, plugs, brackets, thread patterns, or mounting styles, so careful comparison before purchase is recommended.
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Compatibility / Fitment
Use the fitment details below to confirm this part matches your scooter before ordering.
- Engine Size: 2-Stroke
- Fits Models / Common Applications: Genuine Stella and Vespa and other compatible models may apply.
- Fitment Notes: P/PX Series
Fitment Guide: This compatibility information is based on manufacturer and supplier data. Listed models are common known applications and may not include every compatible scooter. If your scooter has multiple versions or production changes, confirm the correct match before ordering. Check photos, measurements, original part numbers, engine code, model, and related fitment information whenever possible.
Common Fitment Questions
Q: Will this fit a Genuine?
A: This SKU is listed with Genuine model fitment where the scooter also matches the listed engine or fitment notes.
Q: Is this for 2-Stroke scooters?
A: This SKU is listed with 2-Stroke engine-size fitment. Confirm exact model, year, and part style before ordering.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.15 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 2.5 × 2 × 0.25 in |
| Condition | New |
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Secure Your Ride: Prima 8-Pole Ignition Switch & Keys
Restore the security and electrical reliability of your vintage machine with the Prima 8-Pole Ignition Switch. Engineered as a high-quality replacement for the standard US-market Vespa P-Series, this switch ensures a crisp "click" between positions and a reliable electrical connection for your ignition and lighting circuits. Whether you are dealing with a lost key, a worn-out tumbler, or intermittent electrical shorts, this 8-pole assembly provides a factory-perfect fit and finish.
Technical Performance Features
- 8-Pole Electrical Contact: Specifically designed for late-style wiring harnesses, managing ignition, lighting, and ground circuits with a single keyed unit.
- Complete Security Set: Includes two precision-cut keys and a high-impact bezel for a clean, professional-looking restoration of your headset.
- Smooth Tumbler Action: Features a high-tolerance internal mechanism that resists jamming and provides positive tactile feedback in all three positions.
- Direct OEM Fitment: Designed by Prima, the industry leader in vintage scooter components, to meet or exceed original Piaggio specifications.
Comprehensive Fitment Guide
This 8-pole switch is a direct replacement for US-Market and late-style P-Series scooters based on the following frame numbers:
| Model Series | Specific Compatibility Note |
|---|---|
| Vespa P125 / PX125 | Fits after frame number VNX1T 82431 |
| Vespa P150 / PX150 | Fits late-style 8-pole harnesses |
| Vespa P200E / PX200E | Fits after frame number VSX1T 34626 |
| Standard US Market | Standard for 1980s US-spec P-Series |
Technical Specifications
- Pin Count: 8-Pole (Rear Connector)
- Keys Included: 2 (Matched Set)
- Components: Switch, 2 Keys, Bezel
- Manufacturer: Prima
Mechanic's Note: Vespa P-Series ignition switches come in 4-pole and 8-pole versions.
Verification Tip: Before ordering, pull your headlight and count the number of wires/pins on the back of your existing switch to ensure you have the 8-pole version.
Installation Tip: Applying a small amount of Electrical Contact Cleaner to your harness plug before connecting the new switch can prevent future corrosion and voltage drops!
SKU: 186260
Vendor: Prima
| Vespa P200 E | Vespa PX200 E |
| Vespa P150 | Vespa PX150 |
| Vespa P125 | Vespa PX125 |
| Vespa VSX scooters (after frame number VSX1T 34626) | Vespa VNX scooters (after frame number VNX1T 82431) |
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