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• Re: Ignition switch replacement Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:05:30 -0600
  ...Basically the lock cylinder has to be removed to gain access to the ignition switch. The ignition switch is attached to the lock cylinder...
• Re: ignition switch for 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 12:19:25 -0500
  ...so I think I need a new ignition switch. > > I searched at vanagain.com and found an ignition switch for $9, is > this what...
• Re: Ignition Switch - now another problem there
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:45:54 -0800
  You realize of course, just to 'try' another igntion switch one does not have go through the whole pull-the-steering-wheel-remove-ignition...
• Re: Ignition switch #2 in 2 months
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:52:46 -0500
  ...The problem was with the ignition cylinder, not the switch. The worn cylinder was not turning the switch to the full extent needed to...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:06:43 -0400
  ...With the stock wiring, the headlights will not turn on unless the ignition switch is on. *so* When that stock wiring is used to...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:09:21 -0800
  ...and it reduces the load through the 'start' contacts of the ignition switch of course. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Wellhouse" <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET> To...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 15:47:57 -0500
  ...Ignition switch recommendations. > Anyone know if the typical air cooled Bosch hot start relay kit , plug and > play for the air cooled Vanagon and...
• WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 14:10:53 -0600
  ...Can anyone confirm for me that wiper problems are ignition switch related?? Am I going to immediately get to install that ignition switch too...
• Re: 91 Headlight switch...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 08:47:13 -0700
  ...I think it may have been the ignition switch. > Looking at the busdepot site again, I see an ignition lock cylinder and > an ignition...
• IGNITION SWITCH SNAFU
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REDDICK
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 20:04:11 -0800
  ...Any words of wisdom??? Is the switch difficult to change out. Will I have to resort to a toggle switch for the ignition and...
• Re: ignition switch part #
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 14:05:45 -0800
  ...ignition switch part # > I've narrowed my problems down to the electrical ignition switch in the > steering column thanks to list help... > > Now, can...
• RE: Mystery wire on '73 ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Mon, 10 Jun 96 15:34:03 UT
  ...WIRE FROM/TO DESCRIPTION Red/Black switch to starter 12V when in "START" position Black switch to fuse box and ignition coil 12V when...
• Ignition Switch Job, was Digitool Just In Time
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 14:10:49 -0500
  ...In a search of the archives for ignition switch replacement I found some mention of coil function also being affected by a defective ignition...
• Re: Curious case of no headlights-wipers-blower motors
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:19:24 -0800
  ...I have decided to start referring to it as the "ignition_combo_switch" since it has 3 switches inside that are critical to the...
• Re: Ignition switch #2 in 2 months
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 07:23:37 -0800
  This happened with my LT 4x4 which has the same ignition switch as the T3. Turned out to be a defective switch from the...
• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:47:21 -0700
  ...I'm unclear IF that circuit is > energized from the FI Relay OR the ignition switch. So this is where I > am stuck. > > FP...
• Removing ignition/starter switch
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:34:17 -0400
  Hello, How do we remove the ignition switch? I tried this afternoon but I have a feeling that I have to remove the steering...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:18:41 -0400
  ...If your blower and wipers also don't work, it is the ignition switch. Karl. On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 9:09 PM...
• Re: ignition switch part #
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 16:59:26 -0500
  > I've narrowed my problems down to the electrical ignition > switch in the steering column thanks to list help... > > Now, can anyone tell me...
• Re: No AC switch on ignition
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:18:20 -0400
  George et al, Have your technician locate the wire from the ignition switch that senses when the key is in the ignition; it's...
• Re: Removing the ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Jones, Dustin
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:23:09 -0500
  ...Is he referring to the ignition switch or some other switch? Because if it is the ignition switch, I am thinking about just following...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:31:18 -0700
  ...mcneely On Sun, Aug 23, 2020 at 12:08 PM David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > So, ignition switch? Headlight switch? >> > > If your blower...
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:48:49 -0600
  ...It could also be the wiper switch itself or a > wiring / ground connection issue, but my money is on the ignition switch. > Is the...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 3
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:27:02 +0000
  ...The high beams can be flashed with the ignition switch off. With the ignition switch off, when the high beam lever is raised if...
• 1986 GL won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 07:53:09 -0400
  ...I once tried to take out and replace an ignition switch. After breaking the existing switch while trying to take it out (and I...
• Re: Will not start question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:47:39 -0700
  Along with all the other possibilities mentioned, you might check the ignition switch. I was having an intermittent no start and engine dying condition...
• Re: switched power to radio
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 10:58:57 -0600
  Mark Keller wrote: > I'm using the buzzer circuit that activates when the key is put into the > ignition as my radio switch. > > The...
• Steering Wheel/Ignition Switch Crisis Solved!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 15:43:24 -0600
  ...DON"T put the spacer sleeve on before or with the ignition switch housing. Make sure to put things back in this order: Ignition...
• Re: Have you worked on a headlight switch?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 11:58:03 -0500
  ...If you don't have power on the X terminal with ignition switch on, the problem lies with the ignition switch or wiring from...
• Re: Accessing Terminal 50 on Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 01:21:57 -0700
  ...ignition switch? Do I > have to take the steering column part away apart to access this > terminal? I am trying to test the ignition...
• Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 94 11:59:04 MST
  Greetings again, Has anyone out there replaced the barrel and tumblers on their ignition switch? I need to do this for Georg, my 1973...
• Re: Ignition switch question (got it...thanks for the help)
  Historical mailing list - cybor punk
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:55:10 -0700
  ...Ignition switch question Hi all On my 85 Jetta the stereo is wired in such a that when the key is inserted into the...
• ignition switch part #
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 13:05:55 -0800
  I've narrowed my problems down to the electrical ignition switch in the steering column thanks to list help... Now, can anyone tell me...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:16:59 -0700
  Well, I certainly had to remove the steering wheel and lock housing to replace the ignition switch in my '81. The switch is held...
• Getting A Key Cut From The Lock Code - '65 Type II
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Jul 94 22:04:16 CDT
  Does anyone have any experience getting a key cut from the code on a 1965 Type II ignition switch? I have a 1967 Type...
• Re: Spare Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:47:11 -0500
  ...On my '91 Volkswagen Vanagon GL > Campmobile, the audio is completely independent of the ignition switch. It > certainly is independent of the ignition, the...
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:48:11 -0500
  ...Can anyone confirm for me that wiper problems are ignition switch related?? Am I going to immediately get to install that ignition switch too...
• 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:01:11 -0500
  My daily driver does not crank anymore? No 12V from ignition switch when tested at the starter relay. Relay/starter cranks when you apply...
• Re: Ignition switch - no start
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 12:10:10 -0700
  ...Ignition switch - no start Hi all: 1987 - Vanagon Syncro Occasionally when I turn the ignition switch to start up, I get all the dash...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 09:59:50 -0800
  ...Vanagon? John LiMBO David says" The ignition switch *is* a highly stressed component, somewhat like the light switch. If you want it to last...
• Re: Help!! Funny Idle, Engine Stops
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 10:10:22 -0700
  Craig, Start at the coil and work back to the fuse panel and from the panel to the ignition switch. Tighten all of the...
• HOT COIL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 15:20:12 -0600
  ...I had the ignition switched on while doing the tests for the Hall sender and the ignition switching function. Hall sender is receiving 11...
• Re: ignition switch for 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 13:26:30 -0500
  ...so I think I need a new ignition switch. > > > > I searched at vanagain.com and found an ignition switch for $9, is > > this what...
• Re: WTB ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 11 May 2014 20:15:26 -0400
  > Who out there in vanagon-parts-land is > selling non-Meyle German ignition switches? Here: http://www.busdepot.com/171905865 - Ron Salmon The Bus...
• replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 11:44:46 -0700
  Do you really have to remove the steering wheel and lock cylinder housing to replace the ignition switch in an '87 (just the electrical...
• Re Ignition Switch Procedure?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 19:21:18 -0600
  ...http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ bob > Anybody have the procedure for replacing the ignition switch? > > Thanks, > > David Wilhite > 84' Westy > Middle Tennessee >
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:29:29 -0500
  ...It could also be the wiper switch itself or a wiring / ground connection issue, but my money is on the ignition switch. Is the...
• Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:08:52 -0400
  Can there be warning signs that the ignition switch is needing to be replaced? On my 84 today horn didn’t work but I...
• Fw: 85 vanagon ignition problems
  Historical mailing list - Matt Schweitzer
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 21:26:45 -0400
  ...I got a bum ignition switch from the junkyard. 2). I fried the coil when I was troubleshooting the original problem. 3). The ignition...
• Re: Ignition switch replacement Experience?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:32:07 -0800
  ...Basically the lock cylinder has to be removed to gain > access to the ignition switch. The ignition switch is > attached to the lock cylinder...
• Re: Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 11:34:35 -0800
  ...I installed a bypass switch for > now . This catalog shows the switch contact assembly portion of the > ignition is replaceable. I looked at it...
• Re: ignition switch part #
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 21:15:51 EST
  Sorry forgot to put the price in for the # 11 905 865 L Ignition switch ~~ $4.87 Go To www.dvwimportautoparts.com Ph.814...
• Fw: SOS - Vanagon ignition switch R & R - update
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:09:03 -0500
  ...SOS - Vanagon ignition switch R & R Help...I'm on step #8 of 10 steps to R & R the ign. switch on my 1985...
• Re: Ignition Switch? (Update)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:19:03 -0700
  Neil, � Turns out to be a bad ignition lock housing.� It won't let the ignition switch fully engage.� I pulled the switch out...
• ignition switch-- how to article
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:27:29 -0800
  Last year I replaced my ignition switch with one that I purchased from the bus depot. Unfortunately, I think this particular ignition switch was...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:34:09 -0400
  ...electrical question - ignition switch > ok, seems like nobody knows. Some more testing revealed that this is not > standard behavior, but a bad ignition switch...
• Removing ignition switch on '82 vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sat, 15 May 2010 10:19:38 -0500
  Can anyone explain how to get the ignition switch out of the lock assembly (without taking it off the steering column, hopefully), on my...
• Re: Accessory circuit on ignition switch dead
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 21:07:20 -0800
  ...Slide the ignition switch up and off the shaft. Replace the white plastic ignition switch attached below the key part. And to quote all...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 May 2015 23:05:05 -0400
  What part of the switches have failed? All the same way? The starter, auxiliary, or ignition part? Melted, didn't turn, didn't turn...
• Wiper Failure (again) X-switch for ignition
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 22:56:20 -0600
  Well, it happened again, and this time I got a very positive indication that Yes!!! it is the ignition switch. Came a big rain...