Trouble is that the Ignition switch does more than just make the starter
crank..It also has a different set of contacts that light off the X relay
circuit that handles a few of the high load items like the headlights and
heater fan and such..So just one relay won't take the place of the whole
switch..Just one circuit at a time.
But Yes, any of the basic relays in our vans will interchange and be able to
be wired to most any circuit you want to isolate.
I use the key buzzer circuit at the ign swx to power the radio and its amps
with a relay.
Daryl of AA Transaxle
425-788-4070
"On the cutting edge of Old technology"
86 Syncro Westy with a Zetec in the trunk

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Reynolds
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 10:00 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Ignition switch recommendations.

Anyone know if the typical air cooled Bosch hot start relay kit , plug and
play for the air cooled Vanagon and Bays, work on a Vanagon?

John
LiMBO

David says"
The ignition switch *is* a highly stressed component, somewhat like
the light switch.  If you want it to last forever, use it to drive
relays that do the actual switching."