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• electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:47:37 -0600
  ...spec westy, is the grey black .5mm cable, coming out of the ignition switch, supposed to become powered upon the insertion of the key...
• replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:24:39 -0700
  Has anyone out there had experience replacing an ignition switch? I started to following Ken's instructions on his website. But then I got...
• Changing ignition switch, mechanical ??
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:59:10 -0700
  I need to replace the mechanical portion of my ignition switch. The little cast finger that activates the electrical portion broke off. Right now...
• Re: Digitool Just in Time
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 22:38:14 -0500
  ...Sitting in the car waiting for my wife and playing with the ignition switch to kill time one day recently and found I could...
• Fwd: Re: Fwd: Re: Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - j dunne
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:52:18 -0700
  ...Ignition Switch..HELP NOW > PLEASE! > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Sounds like a car thieve's delight. Where do you > live? > > > > > j dunne <jim...
• Re: '82 Diesel vanagon. Starter isn't turning over.
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:10:28 -0700
  ...This will narrow it down to either a starter/solenoid or the ignition switch circuit. The key switch is rather weak and an extra...
• Re: Could hot starting problems be caused by a defective ignition swich?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:07:53 -0500
  ...yes, a defective ignition switch could cause an intermittent open in the IGNITION circuit.**** ****George****
• Have you worked on a headlight switch?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 15:55:46 GMT
  ...Thw switch feels fine I checked the archives and found that the headlight switch and ignition switch are the two most likely sources of...
• Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 12:01:11 -0700
  ...It may be a solenoid, but > > make sure the wires are good! > > > > Do not forget to check the ignition switch! It is as likely...
• Re: No spark, what to do
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 4 Feb 2019 09:51:39 -0800
  ignition switch?
• Re: FW: Wiring trouble- 1985
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:12:33 -0700
  ...Could the > ignition switch be bad? Not to appear stupid but I'm assuming that the > ignition switch should be proving power through that...
• speedo/tach lights out
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 23:52:53 -0800
  ...I have had the ignition switch replaced in the last year so I don't suspect that as the culprit. I also have two...
• Re: THANK YOU! [vanagon] lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 wes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 21:23:16 -0700
  ...He spelled my name with a C! I had the same problem just last year - bad connection in the ignition switch. Karl Wolz > > apparently...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 18:40:50 -0700
  ...replacing ignition switch > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >Has anyone out there had experience replacing an ignition switch? I > >> >> >started to following Ken's instructions on his website. But...
• Re: HELP needed: Converting to Auto Trans... need neutral switch wiring
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 17:00:37 -0700
  On 9/5/06, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > Simply in series with the ignition switch and starter solenoid. Follow the > wire down...
• Re: New radio= dead battery? Install a switch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 31 May 2012 10:03:04 -0700
  ...The switch is used when parked to power the radio, and has the advantage of not needing to leave the key in the ignition...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:21:59 -0700
  ...I'll have to say .........the ignition switch, a worn one, seems to be The Culpret in many weird vanagon electrically-related symptoms. Almost...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:00:46 -0700
  The ignition switch is actually five (5) switches molded inside a plastic piece. Some of the switches are big capacity, some small. All can...
• Re: ?? Power for stereo in my '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 14:31:50 PST
  ...it's not switched with the ignition. > Part of the problem is that you're correcting a non-existent problem. VW > radios are designed...
• can't get ignition switch housing off steering column
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 06:43:17 -0700
  ...im just trying to replace the ignition switch. anybody have this problem before? any ideas welcome.. ===== Scott Wilson 85 GL Westfalia __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo...
• Re: Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused-Even More!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:00:26 +0000
  OK, I braved it and put it all back together with the new switch, and all seems to be OK. Van starts just fine...
• Re: 2.1L engine won't fire
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:16:39 -0700
  ignition switch?
• Re: Aux. Battery Isolator Relay
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 12:01:55 -0700
  ...The relay I purchased has four terminals but the diagram shows one switching terminal goes to ground and one to the ignition switch. I...
• Re: Electric window inop (syncro westy)
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:56:08 +0000
  ...Two years back when I was replacing the ignition switch about every two to three months for about 3/4 of a year, and...
• Re: Lights out last night.
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 14:44:18 -0800
  Time before last, it was the light switch for me as well. But when the heater stops, that tends to point to the ignition...
• Re: Ignition Switch? (Update)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:10:55 -0700
  ...Thanks for your replies.� I was able to change out the ignition switch quite easily.� Only one problem...it still won't start.� I...
• Re: Ignition cutout on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 16:26:55 -0800
  ...The electrical part of the ignition switch is also suspect. Good luck Phil Z.
• Valves down under, toggle switches
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 13:52:45 -0800
  ...The wiring diagram will show you that the ignition switch controls 1) Ignition (12V to the coil) 2) Headlights (in series with headlight switch...
• Archives (& Dennis Haynes) solves headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:52:44 +0000
  ...I had not used the headlights this year, so I can't say they were working before the ignition switch replacement. Several Archive posts...
• Re: Headlights, Fans and the Wiper/Headlight Stalk Control
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 01:33:10 +0200
  ...There sure is a connection here! Your ignition switch ist kaput! Not the turn signal stalk! Send that one back, and pick up a...
• Re: What are these wires, anyway?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:19:51 -0400
  ...I did check, and they receive power when the ignition switch is on, so one of them now powers my radio and cell phone...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:01:07 -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...
• intermiitent ignition problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 11:02:20 -0400
  ...A listee's advice( and a search of the archives ...what a great resource!) leads me to believe a faulty ignition switch might be...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:38:53 -0700
  ...It was indeed the ignition switch which is right now not yet nicely installed but will be on the weekend. And with a screwdriver...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon Ignition (accessory position)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:02 -0400
  ...If radio has a clock that is contolled with the ignition, you should add another switch to keep the battery from draining down. You...
• Re: unusual problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 03:57:32 -0800
  ...Mark John McLean wrote: >.................. > My question is : > Does the power to the starter motor come entirely through the ignition > switch thereby indicating my switch...
• Re: Installing an after market radio?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:02:38 -0700
  ...Your radio should then be switched by the ignition switch. You *may* also be able to find an open male spade connector at "S9...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 04:21:43 -0400
  ...The only hassle is drilling the small hole to remove your ignition switch. The locksmiths can do this too. If you are handy you...
• Re: Ignition Switch, Battery and Starter Protection
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:49:18 -0500
  ...Ignition Switch, Battery and Starter Protection Fords had big fender mountain relays aka "solenoids" for their starters on almost every car/truck until the...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome??
  Historical mailing list - Marty Kulmus
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:53:42 -0800
  ...I think my ignition switch is getting flaky. FWIW Marty 65 Karmann cabriolet 87 Westy 01 Passat
• Re: ignition switch removal 75-79
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 17:04:26 -0800 (PST)
  PWIES@loyola.edu writes: > > Anyone have first hand knowledge on the removal of the ignition switch > on a 75-79 bus?? From looking at...
• Re: Electrical gremlins back
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:48:53 -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: 12 v. for radio
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 07:17:36 -0700
  ...I'd like the radio to work with the ignition switch off. Thanks John in Minonk, Ill.
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Otmar List Account
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 15:21:21 -0800
  ...At first I thought it was the ignition switch again, I had replaced that a year ago. But then I saw that the power...
• Re: [intermiitent ignition problem]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:58:18 MDT
  Richard C Welsh <welshcu@PB.COM> wrote: > I tried to figure out which > ignition switch wires do what, hoping to jump them with an...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 08:52:16 -0500
  ...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: Broken down, need some advise
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 15:37:25 +0000
  ...It seemed like the battery > still had juice, so I suspected the ignition switch. I just tested jumping > the big red wire to the...
• Re: high beams not working, 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 21:08:52 -0800
  ...This melts the ignition switch). I removed the load reduction relay and saw no voltage was getting there. Jumpered the bad ignition circuit (just...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:44:31 -0500
  ...Could > also be a bad switch. Going back to 1971 the headlights are powered off the > X contact on the ignition switch. On the...
• Re: Electronic Ignition Switch...where to get one? New? Used?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 06:44:13 EDT
  ...Anybody recommend best place to get an Electronic Ignition Switch for my 1990 Carat? Best to go New...or Used? < < Kevin, I have them...
• No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 06:16:42 -0700
  ...Have you checked that your getting voltage and suffcients amp with the ignition switch in the START position. Have you checked that the coil...
• Re: Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jun 1994 10:09:42 -0400
  ...But the ignition on my machine gave up two years ago. I could turn it and the happy lights would shine into my eyes...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 19 May 2014 11:47:54 -0700
  ...Van-cafe shows only one and vagcat.com ETKA shows ignition switch part number 111905865L for 1980, 1987, 1990 under 1968-1992 Type 2...
• Fog light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Bolliver
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 10:41:10 -0600
  ...This is 12Vdc switched by the ignition. I wired the fog lights on an independent circuit so that if the head lights failed, I...
• Re: Electrical issues
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Fri, 8 Jan 2016 15:17:25 -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: Wiper Failure (again) X-switch for ignition
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 07:58:38 -0800
  ...Also have a look at David B.'s picture of the inside of switch: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/vanagon-ignition-switch...
• Re: Ignition question
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Thu, 31 May 2007 07:28:35 -0400
  ...Also, now when I turn on my bright lights > the dome lights flash with the switch. Lastly the ignition switch when > turned to the...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:31:36 -0800
  ...you may find it interesting to find out there are two kinds of 'key on' power that come out of the ignition switch. '15...
• Re: Electrical - Lights and Fan: More
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 23:49:24 -0400
  Tom, Check to see if your ignition switch has burned out the "X" output. This is a common occurrence (along with the headlight switch...
• Re: Low Beams quit working!...Is it the switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 22:49:51 -0400
  More probably it is your ignition key switch. Check the Bentley for other items on the X circuit (headlights are there). If the fresh...