horn contact rings never get lubed that I've noticed..
and they need 'something' every once in a while.
it's just  bare metal to metal contact where the horn contact tab thing
rides on the horn contact ring.

Scott
www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?

I'm looking out for the possibility that it is the mechanical part. I have
a couple of those lying around, but today I just replaced the electrical
part to see what happened. The car doesn't ever "not start." It just
might�or might not� take some wheel turning and multiple tries. It started
right up today on the old switch before I started putting in the new one,
and likewise it started right up with the new one in.

It gave me a chance to lube everything, anyway.

Jim

On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 10:14 AM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:

> This past summer I got a hold of all the keyed door locks and
> ignition/wiper/turn assembly and mine does the same thing as before!
> Thinking the relay kit for mine and wear inthe tail/tail socket in the
> switch possibility for the other issue!
>
> Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
>
> On Jan 29, 2012 10:07 AM, "Alan Felder" <dieseldoofus@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Jim - my guess is that you have the same problem I had.  The ignition lock
> has a "tail" on it which engages the electrical switch and turns the
> switch
> to the various positions.  If that "tail" becomes worn as mine was, it
> will
> not quite turn the switch to the start position.  A better test is to take
> the lock/switch off and use the existing switch with a screwdriver.  If
> that starts it, then your problem is the lock "tail".  They wear inside
> where you can't see but if you wiggle the tail while the switch is out
> that
> is also a clue.  Should not be loose like mine was.
>
> This was one of the things that Steve (Steve's Lock Shoppe) repaired for
> me, using another lock which originally came from a VW Rabbit (I think).
> By the way, Steve re-worked all of my locks and for anyone not familiar,
> he
> did a fantastic job in a short time and was way more than reasonable, and
> fun to work with.  I was lucky in that I could stop by on my way through
> Huntsville, Texas and the work was done in his driveway.
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 4:52 PM, James Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Lately, my 83 diesel...
> --
> Alan Felder
> Austin TX
> 82 Diesel Westy
>