I tried a spare that I got new from Bus Depot a year or so ago.
I assume it was OK but I have no proof.
I suppose I could bench test, too.
Thanks for the help.
dan

On Apr 19, 2008, at 11:15 PM, neil N wrote:

> I think he did. --- :^)
>
> Good advice about carrying a spare. A failed ignition switch is the
> kind of think that can stop a nice trip dead in its' tracks!
>
> Dan did you replace it with a known working one?
>
> Neil.
>
> On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 8:58 PM, Jake de Villiers
> <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Try replacing the ignition switch.  That switch has seven (Mark?)
>> connectors
>> and is a common point of failure.  The starter will crank but the
>> motor
>> won't fire because the ECU isn't energized.  Cheap too.  Buy two
>> and put one
>> in the glove box for emergencies.
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 7:49 PM, Dan Hall <elektro@westal.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
> SNIP
>>>
>>> I had a spare ignition switch and tried that but no joy.
>>>
>>> I've studied the wiring diagrams of the Bentley til I'm cross-eyed.
>
>>> Dan Hall
>>> '86 Westy Wolfsburg Weekender
>>> "Das Boot"
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jake
>> 1984 Vanagon GL
>> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
>> Crescent Beach, BC
>> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"
>
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>