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Subject:Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
From:neil N
Date:Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:18:02 -0800
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi- I replaced the switch and it also gets hot and smokes, engine off.
>
> Robert
> 1982 Vanagon
>

My first question would be why did you replace it?

If it was replaced because it was faulty, and all ok otherwise, I'd suggest:

- one of the spade connectors on new switch got pushed over and
  contacted a neighbouring connector and is shorting out.
- new switch is faulty

IMO, smoke would mean a short.

Neil.

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