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Shannon, Yes, we do feel used, but are suspiscious sometimes of our own motives, even when we read twice or more each day. It is a "user group." Someone who has had this more recently will offer a better plan but here's what I did: It was a long time ago. I did not have the $$ for a new ignition switch and had not yet heard of "aftermarket" or "boneyard." And I hear you about cold. I remember pulling the whole plastic connector-like module off the back of the ignition switch. It was like a plug with all the wires attached to it. I just let it hang there. I had a short jumper device (wire or something covered so as not to short out the system, especially on my fingers). When I was ready to go, I simply jumped the starter wire until it started, then disconnected the jumper. (Keep the jumper attached to the starter wire, not to the hot wire in the ignition module.) The other thing that worked was parking on hills, then jump starting on the roll (for which you will need a working clutch). Now your switch breakdown may involve other circuits. If mine did, I'd catch a warm day and just replace it. A few well placed "goshdarns" and a beer or a hot chocolate will help! Gene ---------Previous------- On Tue, 21 Dec 1999, Shannon Darosett <janis@primary.net> wrote: Hello all. I am a fickle member of this list. I subscribe only in times of need, then flit out of your lives again. I hope this doesn't leave you with feelings of being used. I checked the archives and did not find the answer to my question. My apologies if this is well-covered material. My ignition switch is crapping out and I don't feel like tearing up my steering wheel right now to fix it. I'm going to bypass with a toggle switch. I went out with my test light this cold morning and found the wires involved in the operation, but am not quite confident on how to proceed. Eagerly awaiting any advice. I don't like driving the bus in the cold....the speedo cable screams like the damned and there's no heat.... Thanks, Shannon 70 Fastback (R.I.P) 73 Fastback 66 Standard Bus ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe