The switch is in the way. Was hoping it was known issue so I wouldn't have to "plug and pray".

I'm guessing it will fix my issues. I'll report back.

> On Jan 8, 2016, at 9:03 AM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET> wrote:
> 
> And as long as you are unplugging it just plug the new switch in to the
> connector to see if that fixes the problem. If it does, install the
> switch when convenient to do so.
> 
> Mark
> 
> Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>> Another option is to remove the steering shaft cover and unplug the
>> connector to the switch when you are not using the van.
>> 
>> Stuart
>> 
>> ......
>> Subject: Electrical issues
>> 
>> Hi All.
>> 
>> Another month and another issue. Hopefully this is a simple one.
>> 
>> I'm having some electrical issues that are sometimes draining the battery on
>> our '91 carat. It is showing some symptoms aside from the dead battery. I
>> can turn the ignition off, the van shuts down, and everything appears fine.
>> But I can turn on the wipers, the headlights will go fully on (not just the
>> marker lights), and the lights in the electric windows stay on, the electric
>> windows work. It almost seems that the ignition is staying on. Same even
>> with the keys are fully removed.
>> 
>> Has anyone ever seen experienced this? Could it be as simple as an ignition
>> switch?
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> Aaron '91 carat
>>