The Wacker Neuson Switch Key is a genuine OEM Switch Key designed for the MG5 and MG7 series portable generators. As a factory-sourced component, it meets the original design specifications for these units, ensuring the part integrates correctly with the ignition and control system as intended. This Switch Key is confirmed compatible across a wide range of MG5 and MG7 regional variants, including the MG5-AU, MG5-BZ, MG5-CL, MG5-LA, MG5-PH, MG5-CN, MG5-ME, MG5-CE, MG7-BZ, MG7-CL, MG7-LA, MG7-CN, MG7-ME, and MG7-CE models. Ordering by part number confirms you are getting the correct key for your specific generator.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Ignition Integrity — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this Switch Key is manufactured to the same electrical and mechanical tolerances as the original, ensuring consistent key-switch engagement every time.
- Drop-In Installation — Designed to seat and operate in the existing key switch housing with no drilling, trimming, or adaptation — just swap and go.
- Broad MG Series Coverage — A single part number covers fourteen MG5 and MG7 generator variants across multiple regional configurations, making it straightforward to order the right part regardless of your unit's designation.
- Dependable Start and Stop Control — A functioning Switch Key provides clean, positive engagement of the generator's ignition circuit. A worn or ill-fitting key can cause intermittent starting, failure to shut down, or unreliable operation under load.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — As the primary operator-facing ignition control, using the correct OEM key ensures the switch mechanism operates within its rated electrical parameters, reducing the risk of circuit faults at startup or shutdown.
The Switch Key is the operator's primary means of starting and stopping the generator's engine. It physically actuates the ignition switch, completing or interrupting the electrical circuit that controls the engine control system. A key that is worn, broken, or incorrectly sized can prevent the generator from starting reliably, make it impossible to shut the unit down cleanly, or cause unintended electrical contact within the switch assembly. Replacing a damaged Switch Key with the correct OEM part restores full, predictable control over the machine's ignition system.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100052177 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Switch Key |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Generators | MG5-AU | 5000630393 |
| Portable Generators | MG5-BZ | 5000630394 |
| Portable Generators | MG5-CL | 5000630395 |
| Portable Generators | MG5-LA | 5000630396 |
| Portable Generators | MG5-PH | 5000630397 |
| Portable Generators | MG5-CN | 5000630398 |
| Portable Generators | MG5-ME | 5000630399 |
| Portable Generators | MG7-BZ | 5000630402 |
| Portable Generators | MG7-CL | 5000630403 |
| Portable Generators | MG7-LA | 5000630404 |
| Portable Generators | MG7-CN | 5000630406 |
| Portable Generators | MG7-ME | 5000630407 |
| Portable Generators | MG5-CE | 5100056312 |
| Portable Generators | MG7-CE | 5100056315 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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