As Mark D. stated, headlight relay will help. Also have a look at
David B.'s picture of the inside of switch:
http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/vanagon-ignition-switch/
and suggestion there to have electrical accessories off when starting
the van.

alistair

On 5-Mar-11, at 11:12 PM, Kim Springer wrote:

> Mine too. I went over a speed bump today and Tristar 7 shut down.
> Jiggled
> the key on the way to the side of the road and "thar she blew".
>
> I spent the time and money to get the last one from VW directly.
> Lasted
> about 3 years. It would be nice if there was one that listed 20 years.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Kim