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• Re: no wipers, no blower motor, no headlights, no radio, no idea...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 25 Sep 2013 10:18:36 -0400
  ...My issue was indeed the ignition switch...I had one on hand as I carry a new switch as a spare...took about an...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 14:57:06 -0700
  ...defroster switch > as an on/off power > source for my radio. (I wanted to be able to run the > radio with the > ignition off...
• Re: So... am I nuts? (ign. sw)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:27:43 -0700
  Sounds like the classic case of bad ignition switch (ask me how I know ;)). It's a fairly cheap fix. That's my number...
• Re: starter/ignition weird
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 08:15:37 -0800
  William, Time for a new ignition switch. Cheap and pretty easy to install. Do it before it stops working entirely, which may be tomorrow...
• won't start
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 15 May 2000 11:52:52 -0700
  ...Ken Wilford's site--vanagain.com--has the procedure to remove the ignition switch which was pretty easy. Went to a foreign auto parts...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:49:21 -0500
  ...Ignition Switch Source & Tips > > > > In a message dated 12/19/2005 9:08:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, > > Tom@SALICOS.COM writes: > > > > Last...
• Got worse, now doesn't run
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 1 Jul 2005 15:01:50 -0700
  It was the ignition switch. Jiggling it while in the craking position and it runs. Thanks to those that responded. Kim Springer '89 Tristar...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:59:27 -0600
  Are the autotransmission starters different than the manual? Could you have the wrong one?{ >>> Tom Salicos <Tom@SALICOS.COM> 12/19/2005 7:28...
• Current Draw?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 26 May 2007 17:25:10 -0700
  What should I expect to see in current draw on the main (starter) battery with nothing running BUT the ignition switch turned to on...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 07:03:37 -0700
  ...Switched power for vanagon radio > > > Why not just run it to the "key in ignition" wire > that > makes the open door chime go off...
• Re: My Ignition switch replacement experience
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:28:04 -0800
  ...good instructions I'll try them out as soon as my Ignition switch arrives. I ordered it from Busdepot so it might take awhile...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:30:20 -0800
  Sounds like a bad ignition switch. It's the electrical portion and not here keyed one. Cheap and easy to replace. BenT sent from...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:30:26 -0500
  ...The end product will be brighter headlights and better starting current accompanied by a cooler running ignition switch and headlight switch, which will generally...
• VAN STALLED AND WON'T START ?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 15:59:55 -0400
  ...I HAVE BEEN MESSING WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRES AND THINK THAT WITH NO FUEL AND NO SPARK SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG WITH...
• mechanic for 5-cyl vw quantum ?
  Historical mailing list - walter bahm
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 09:08:42 -0700
  ...battery charge normal yet starter will not engage when ignition switch turned fully. notice tachometer needle jumps to 2-3k rpm as you turn...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:59:07 -0800
  ...Is it the ignition switch, or something else? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Sunday, January 29, 2012, 1:34 PM They do on...
• FW: '85 Defroster Switch Mojo
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:10:46 -0400
  ...defroster switch as an on/off power source for my radio. (I wanted to be able to run the radio with the ignition off...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:19:21 -0600
  ...The ignition lock > has a "tail" on it which engages the electrical switch and turns the switch > to the various positions. If that "tail...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:54:26 -0600
  ...The contacts in the ignition switch arc and deteriorate a little with every use. Connectors slowly corrode and their crimped attachment to the wires...
• Re: Paul's starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 09:09:44 -0800 (PST)
  And Sean Bartnik thus wrote: > > Paul is now convinced that his non-start problem is due to the ignition > switch. Soooo, he wants advice...
• Re: Electrical gremlins back
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:55:09 -0500
  ...stay on after the ignition is switched off. I thought I could live with > it but as I'm driving around this winter trying...
• Re: Headlight's wont come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:58:09 -0500
  Danny, it could be the headlight switch or ignition switch as Dennis says. I don't think it is a ground issue because the...
• Re: Strange Electrical Problem - '56 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 22:55:36 -0600
  ...Test it by hot wiring it, leaving the ignition switch out of the circuit. If it still won't start, we're both wrong...
• Re: headlights (all) - poof!
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 09:33:48 -0500
  ...But only when the ignition key is OFF and the light switch is in "headlight ON" position (not in parking lights or OFF). All...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:23:58 -0400
  ...In which case the problem is almost certainly your ignition key switch. On Jul 28, 2009, at 11:31 PM, Thomas Pfrommer wrote: > Hello...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:05:45 -1000
  ...the common 'fun' one to me is when the ignition switch is the reason for the common 'no headlights' scenario .. High beam flashing works...
• Re: HELP needed: Converting to Auto Trans... need neutral switch wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 18:53:36 -0400
  Simply in series with the ignition switch and starter solenoid. Follow the wire down from the switch, cut and splice in. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 00:41:48 -0800
  ...wheel lock Hidden Fuel pump kill switch Clutch/ Brake lock Alarm Door lock armored protection plates Brake lock Ignition lock (goes in like key)
• Re: ignition switch for 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 14:03:29 -0400
  ...a screwdriver...If I'm remembering correctly, when you do switch the switch, you'll have to loosen the steering column. Information, is in...
• Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 02:26:21 -0500
  Standard ignition switch problem. Replace the switch and your problem will be taken care of. On Monday, February 10, 2003, at 09:31 PM...
• Re: Headlight buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 07:37:04 -0700
  ...doors as the pin switches then make a ground. I didn't want the buzzer to sound when the ignition was turned off because...
• Re: Rewiring parking lights to switch with ignition
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 9 May 2002 20:29:39 -0700
  ...Rewiring parking lights to switch with ignition > The reason they do this is some of the European countries require daytime > running lights and many...
• Re: HELP !!!!
  Historical mailing list - Malone, Michael
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 16:09:57 -0800
  To All who read this My vanagon is up and running It was the ignition switch, And it has been fix I thank All...
• Re: Ignition Switch Mystery Continues...anybody out there????
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:50:23 -0700
  RE: Starting Problem I know this is basic, but the symptoms you describe could also be a low starter battery. Have you checked it?
• Re: No spark, help
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:51:23 -0700
  ...This way, you can see if its the ignition switch, that can give trouble very easily. It only costs about $10. And its one...
• Re: Standard wiring circuit numbers list
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:13:35 -0400
  ...the one that goes to the ignition module and tach). 31 -- Ground >15= Switched Positive (Hot when ignition is on) >30= Always hot "12...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:43:20 -0400
  ...The pump not turning on when the ignition is switched on is not always a failure. It is an ignition pulse that operates it...
• Re: Ignition / Starter
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 18:51:58 -0800
  If you remove the cover for the autoshifter, there is a switch bolted to the passenger (right) side of the shift selector lever. It...
• Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:27:24 -0400
  At 02:48 PM 9/26/2002, Matthew Pollard wrote: >relay off of the light swtich and ignition key switch thing would be the...
• Re: Help........My Van won't start
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:32:56 -0500
  ...Could this be a problem with the ignition switch?? I haven't tested anything yet but if it turns out to be the ignition...
• Re: Wont start in park?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:11:58 -0700
  ...one can also follow the circuit in a Bentley wiring diagram to find out that there is a neutral safety switch between the ignition...
• Re: NVC- Rabbit won't start
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:04:41 -0500
  I tried a new ignition switch I had, and I jumpered the connector per the idiots guide.No difference. I have no voltage at...
• Re: Schematic needed, starter issue, Old school stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:53:29 -0500
  ...Take the wire from the 50 terminal of the ignition switch and hook to the 86 terminal of the relay. 85 terminal of the...
• Re: 87 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  18 Sep 1995 08:38:32 -0700
  ...with the ignition switched off. Other vehicle manufacturers wire the fan to be able to run whether or not the ignition is on or...
• Re: [Syncro] The Syncro project arrives...(won't start)
  Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
  Wed, 23 May 2001 09:13:23 -0700
  ...Figured that either the solenoid or the ignition switch was shot, but heard it click once. My battery was good. Wiggled the key in...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 22:54:52 -0800
  ...cut to your ignition coil (or whatever you choose), and the >LED flashes. Swipe the magnet past the magnetically activated switch >and the immobilizer...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 08:51:02 -0400
  ...think that is usually when people have the ignition switch or sometimes the headlight switch fail. Edward At 11:30 PM 9/10/2011...
• Re: 86 Westy Question
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 07:58:31 -0400
  ...If there is no power, the ignition switch is the culprit. Good luck, JP
• Re: Electrical question (non-starting)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 23 May 2009 18:09:55 -0700
  ...Since both ignition switches are over 20 years old I'm going to get replacements. I have a number of other things to do...
• Re: 87 Vanagon fuse problem
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 21:12:07 -0600
  Wow!! I'm having this same problem... (see Headlight Help!!) I just replaced the ignition switch (electric part only), but then... REALLY WACKY things...
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:34:05 -0600
  ...The ignition lock >> has a "tail" on it which engages the electrical switch and turns the switch >> to the various positions. If that "tail...
• FIXED Re: horn not working after replacing ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:05:48 -0800
  ...horn not working after replacing ignition switch? I replaced the ignition swith in my '87 this summer (to attempt to fix a problem that...
• Re: vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Willie T. Lafrades
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 11:44:45 EDT
  ...lights shut down when it dies? I had this problem with my Rabbit and it turned out to be the ignition switch. Good Luck
• Headlight Warning Buzzer??
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo (rlpa80)
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:18:33 -0700
  ...The headlights are turned off by the ignition key switch but, the running lights stay on and drain the battery:( I am used to...
• Re: fan switch fix
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 19:04:05 +0100
  ...David, Before the fuse, the current comes from the X relay! And before that, it comes from the ignition switch. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: Intermittent Starter
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:56:55 -0400
  ...Since hot-wiring at the solenoid worked, it could be an issue with the ignition switch, or the wire loop between the ig. switch...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 2 Sep 2015 12:35:26 +0000
  ...Voltage leak found > > Since Vanagons don't have an Accessory position on their ignition switch, > since many radios draw some current when off, > since...
• Re: 84 Westy Fuel Pump Problem
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:51:59 -0700
  Hi Nirav, � The ECU controls the fuel pump negative ground side.The ignition switch sends 12 volts to the ECU when switched on. You...
• Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 01:42:23 -0400
  Leif I had the exact same problem, after checking fuses, relays,replaced the headlight switch, etc... it came down to the infamous IGNITION SWITCH...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:31:09 -0700
  ...1986-92 Volkswagen Vanagon Cruise Control Wiring Information Constant 12V+ Red Ignition Switch Harness or Use Hot Side of Brake Switched 12V+ Black Ignition...