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• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:50:13 -0700
  ...I replaced the ignition switch and then I checked for current at the ignition coil black wires ( terminal 15 ) and do NOT get any...
• Mystery wire on '73 ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - H. Steven Dolan
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 10:15:56 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Well, Bentley has let me down :-( Does anyone out there know where the brown/blue wire from the ignition switch plugs up? Can someone...
• Re: Auto running lights?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 15:31:17 -0700
  ...Terminal 56 is powered thru the switch from Terminal X which get's it's power from Terminal X at the Ignition Switch). The...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 07:14:31 -0400
  ...diagram out there which labels each of the spades on the >> ignition switch? One of ours has nothing on it and we are curious...
• Verify Analysis (opinions wanted)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 22:04:54 EDT
  ...Additionally the line to the light switch also goes to the ignition switch. Now, if I'm reading this all correctly, the hot line...
• Re: Ignition Switch, Battery and Starter Protection
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:45:12 -0700
  ...This allowed short power cables from battery to starter and small wires to ignition/starter switches. You can get them cheap from any FLAPS...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Fri, 8 Jan 2016 09:03:00 -0800
  ...Same even > with the keys are fully removed. > > Has anyone ever seen experienced this? Could it be as simple as an ignition > switch? > > Thanks...
• Re: 85 Westy radio connection
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:15:41 -0600
  ...he found the power wire to the ignition switch key-left-in buzzer (the one that goes off when/if you leave the keys...
• Re: Parking lights + ignition switch = flat battery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 21:27:26 -0400
  ...n 273-055 btw the light circuit and either ignition or driver's door switch so that it buzzes when the lights are hot...
• Fwd: Help w/ ignition switch/steering wheel replacement!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 15:15:33 -0600
  ...Help w/ ignition switch/steering wheel replacement!!! >> >>HELP!! >> >>Following Ken W's directions on his website, I was able to replace my >>ignition switch...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 11:51:20 -0500
  ...Ignition Switch Source & Tips Last weekend I replaced the starter on my '87 Syncro because of occasional grinding sound and no start. Still have...
• starting problem
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:35:21 -0700
  ...If not, he says starter, if yes, he says ignition switch. He states that the steering column ignition switch looks fine (not discolored as...
• Re: intermittent headlight failure
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 14:21:00 -0500
  Same here - ignition switch was the diagnosed culprit ~ $70 dealer installed. mike 87 westy Alan Pickersgill wrote: > >Anybody familiar with this particular situation? > > John...
• Re: HELP!! No Headlights - 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:53:56 -0400
  ...In my earlier posting I spoke of the "intermittent" high beam light coming on...well it comes on with the ignition switch on and...
• 100w H3 highbeams DO melt ignition switch!
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 09:15:02 -0600
  ...white melted plastic had 'welded' the ignition switch wiring harness to the ignition switch on the headlight terminal wire. i started the van by...
• Re: Day Spent In Vanagon Hell
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 21:52:53 EDT
  Jeff, One other thing to consider is that you might have a bad ignition switch. These are easy to install and cost around $10...
• Re: Could hot starting problems be caused by a defective ignition swich?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:17:49 -0500
  ...I recommend it. > ****If the starter's current draw were routed through the ignition > switch, then the ignition switch would be the size of...
• Weird headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - Amnon .
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 21:47:15 -0400
  ...I actually think I had to turn the ignition switch off to reset the problem. I tried tracing the electrical diagrams but didn't...
• Re: Disconcerting Occurances...
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 11:25:21 -0400
  ...excitement omitted) > > Most (except for the final) dropouts could be corrected by jiggling the > ignition switch, if the dropout did not pass spontaneously. Roger...
• battery relay question
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Tue, 15 May 2001 14:54:59 -0700
  ...The way the relay switch works is it's triggered when the ignition turns on (connects the two batteries) and disengages when the ignition...
• interior lighting, or leaving the key on
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Fri, 17 May 1996 21:33:26 -0600
  ...Second comes the switch on the left side of the steering column mount. Finally, we have the ignition switch. This means that to have...
• Re: Fw: no head lights on an '87
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 09:59:01 -0400
  ...I'm leaning toward the ignition switch. > What does the list say? > Thanks in advance for any help. > George > '85 Westfalia >
• Re: No start, (no crank actually)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:35:08 +0000
  I also went through the "dance" a month ago:  replaced ignition switch with a one from Napa, then a Meyle, then a Kostal.  In...
• Re: Wobbly Still Won't Go... Gurus pleassssse heeellllllppppp...
  Historical mailing list - Scott and Norma
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 18:40:16 -0800
  ...Had the #15 and #30 circuit checking good out of the ignition switch. I just don't understand why the small black wire coming...
• Question - Ignition key cylinder - 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:58:56 -0400
  All, I just discovered that the little flat rod that extends from the end of the ignition key cylinder into the ignition switch has...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:15:25 -0700
  ...On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 8:58 PM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Try replacing the ignition switch. That switch has...
• Key switch capacity
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:36:37 -0500
  I've just been looking inside an ignition switch and have verified that the key-inserted switch is a very light affair. I don...
• Van Start Hard? Check Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Sat, 17 May 2003 21:57:40 -0400
  ...To make a long story short, after spending a couple hours checking ignition issues, it turn out the ignition switch is bad - after a...
• Re: Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 20:34:09 -0500
  ...Ignition Switch Electrical Repair > Hi All: > > Had an aw "sh*t" this evening when working on my idle problem. I shorted > out my timing...
• Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:00:01 -0600
  ...What > would > be ideal would be if just having the key in the ignition switch > closed > a circuit that was supposed to trigger an...
• Help: Engind keeps running after taking key out of ignition
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 17:34:11 -0400
  ...Is there a relay somewhere? If it was the ignition switch it should turn off when I pulled the ignition wires off, shouldn't...
• Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:03:23 -0700
  ...the electrical part of the ignition switch is a classic weak area in VW's. And I think everyone knows not to carry a...
• Re: Ignition Switch Source & Tips
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:52:07 EST
  ...I thought I'd try an ignition switch next. What is a good brand, source, and are there any special tips for a DIY...
• Re: Dead Wipers and Heater Fans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:48:53 -0600
  ...But in the meantime, I bought an ignition switch as a spare, and a new light switch, plus installed Jay Brown's headlight and...
• Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 12 May 2015 18:50:19 -0400
  Over the last year I have had 3 ignition/starter switch (111 905 865L) failures after not having but 3 failures in the preceding...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:45:11 -0400
  ...Yes, the pump will run without the >engine actually cranking over. > >The pump not turning on when the ignition is switched on is not...
• Re: Ignition Kill Switch
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 00:08:02 -0800
  ...Ignition Kill Switch >I just came across an article that I printed from a web site almost 3 > years ago on a "DIY Immobiliser...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:29:07 -0400
  ...Stop, turn key and remove. >> > My radio stays on until I open my door. >> > Did my ignition switch organically grow a new feature? >> > >> > >> > On...
• Re: Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:17:17 -0500
  ...A relay could be used in line with the ignition switch and run to the limit switch. When the key is turned and the...
• Re: Wiring trouble- 1985
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:38:44 -0700
  The larger of the two black wires from the ignition switch is the one that powers on the engine related systems in the rear...
• RE: '78 aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Mon, 7 Oct 96 17:28:37 UT
  ...Start bus with one battery, charge it up, >clutch in (while driving), turn ignition off and switch to other battery, >turn ignition on (not...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:45:50 -0600
  ...I noticed that the stereo was sometimes staying on and I had to jiggle the key, so I assume the ignition switch is going...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Captain
  Fri, 3 May 96 17:49 EST
  Thanks to all that replied with ideas for the stereo to ignition switch problem. The concensus is to rewire it in some fashion. That...
• Fwd: Re: Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - j dunne
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:33:59 -0700
  ...Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE! > To: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM> > > I know this is heresy to many or even most listers, > but it...
• Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:38:06 -0500
  ...Here the ignition switch is one of the usual suspects as well as any wires and connections between the switch and the push-on...
• Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 20:51:20 EST
  ...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/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 15 May 2015 07:53:12 -0400
  ...A smaller wire went off apparently to the ignition switch. I said "Aha! The VW engineers have admitted they were wrong on the previous...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:27:14 -0700
  ...I have voltage for 2 - 3 seconds when I turn ignition on. Can I conclude that my ignition switch is OK? Thanks, Skip 84...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 19:30:13 -0700
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > Hey everyone - > > This last spring I replaced my ignition switch to fix some funky > issues with the door chimes on my...
• Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:19:32 -1000
  ...When you refer to the "ignition switch", are you referring to the ignition on the steering column where the key is inserted? One thing...
• Wipers and Fan go kaput
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:01:12 -0500
  ...The problem was in the plastic part at the bottom of the ignition switch.....paid about $9.00 locally. Your meter will tell you...
• ign switch pic
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:20:32 -0800
  ...I've posted it here on my blog http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/vanagon-ignition-switch/ Another arcane bit of Vanagon info...
• Re: Help!
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:36:54 -0500
  Finn, I'm thinkin' maybe the ignition switch...had one go like that! It's the only component I can think of that would...
• Re: how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 17:08:57 -0800
  The simple answer is to buy an ignition switch. They are about $15. Remove the 2 screws that hold the lower cover over the...
• Re: No headlights.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 23:16:32 -0400
  An ignition switch with a bad "X" contact will also cause other problems such as heater fans and other accessories not working. Pulling the...
• Re: ignition switch and seat
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  8 Nov 1995 09:06:35 -0800
  RE>ignition switch and seat belts 11/8/95 >From: jms@ludwig.att.com I agree with Mark McCulley and Jim Davis that a...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 12 May 2015 17:44:11 -0700
  ...Ignition/starter switch failures Don't waste your time or money on anything but the correct german-made switches. Someone on the list will...
• Re: wiring problem update and plea for more help
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:59:26 -0700
  ...key in ignition but not on, turn headlight switch on and > it's as if you turned the key on. > if the van is...
• Re: Sorta Scary Event
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:50:58 -0800
  ...It was like someone threw the "Off" switch - but > the ignition switch was on of course. What might cause a blatant > engine > stoppage that...
• Hotwiring a vanagon to check ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - David Thoresen
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 20:19:16 -0800
  Hey all! Ok just to check to see to make sure it is or is not the ignition switch that is causing my no...