I bought a dealer , from VW and it lasted about 6 months. Back to whatever , it's all a crap shoot.

                                   Stacy 

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> On May 12, 2015, at 3:50 PM, Ed McLean <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:
> 
> Over the last year I have had 3 ignition/starter switch (111 905 865L)
> failures after not having but 3 failures in the preceding 22 years, all
> with the same Vanagon.
> 
> Has the quality of these electrical switches declined?  They look just
> like they always have.
> 
> I haven't changed the load on the switch with recent modifications or
> component replacements except for the starter so I don't think they are
> being overloaded.  Does the gear drive TDI Jetta Bosch starter draw more
> current for solenoid activation than the original late Vanagon starter?
> 
> Maybe I have just gotten a bad batch of switches?
> 
> Is there a particular brand of switches to steer clear of or is there a
> brand that is superior to others?  One of these that failed was Meyle
> brand and another was a premium priced one from Worldpac.  Does anyone
> have any experience with NAPA's Altrom brand"
> 
> Thanks for any and all comments.
> 
> Ed