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Subject:Re: 85 Vanagon - Ignition electrical switch
From:Mike Collum
Date:Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:39:26 -0500

Here's a writeup on changing the ignition switch:

http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm

Mike

AAG - Larry Word wrote:
> My daily driver does not crank anymore?  No 12V from ignition switch when tested at the starter
> relay.  Relay/starter cranks when you apply 12V to it.....so how do you change this ign. switch?
> Are there two parts to an ignition switch: (1) mechanical where the key turns in ON/OFF and
> (2) electrical part ($25) that once turned by key, gives 12V to starter relay?>
>
> **How do you open steering column and get to these parts?
>
> Any help would be appreciative as I own no manual and do not have extra money to buy one
> now.....
>
> Larry
> Georgia
>