I second this motion! Not a tough job. I didn't use this particular web
page, (I'm sure it's a good tutorial) but can say that in general the
"shortcut" works and saves time.
Although I tend to carry too many spare parts, IMHO, a spare ignition switch
is not a bad thing to keep in the bus. Pretty cheap item.

Neil.

On Nov 27, 2007 4:05 PM, Jerry Baker <jbvelo@bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Mark,
> See attached link. This is a DIY job. It does take
> a little patients and time but it's not complicated.
> I replaced my switch about a year ago because my headlights
> quit working. There are some shortcuts to the procedure
> listed on the website. It's been so long ago I can't
> remember the shortcuts. If I think of them I'll let you
> know. Basically the lock cylinder has to be removed to gain
> access to the ignition switch. The ignition switch is
> attached to the lock cylinder with one screw on the inside of
> the cylinder.
>
> http://carboncow.net/vanagon/projects/ignition_switch.htm
>
> Good luck
> JB
> KY88GL
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Mark Keller
> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:42 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Ignition switch replacement Experience?
>
> HI,
>
> I had a start but no run the other day.. I had to "hold" the key in the
> run position, and got home.  So I've got the new switch and I'm looking
> at the Bently for doing the replacement of the ignition switch.  Is this
> a diy?,  I pulled the colum down and have had a look, but I'm not sure
> whether to delve into it.  Anyone have comments.  I'm on digest, and I
> can't seem to get on to the archives. So Pmail is appreciate.
>
> Mark
>

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
"Jaco"  (Bustorius) http://web.mac.com/tubaneil

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