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Re: [T3] 1964 ignition switch


<x-charset iso-8859-1>You need to add a relay to the works, Ill send the electrical FAQ.

With the high current, the original ignitions switches never lasted long.
Ill let Jim tell you the wires... I dont quite have all of them in my head
anymore.




Keith

Keith Park

Top Notch Restorations
topnotch@nycap.rr.com
71 Squareback (with no empty nipples!)
65 Notchback (still suckin its gas!)
65 Squareback
75 Opel
87 Golf
88 Rx7 10th Anniversary

----- Original Message -----
From: Simon Glen <simonglen@bigpond.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 5:42 PM
Subject: [T3] 1964 ignition switch


> My 1964 model notchback (built Sep '63 with VIN 247 098) has
> problems with the ignition switch in the steering column.  I assume
> that the contacts have become worn down with age and use.  So, I
> have removed it from the steering column to reveal the wiring.
>
> The car runs and drives but has to be started by connecting the wires
> behind the ignition switch.  I know nothing about electricity
> (whiteman's magic!).  Can somebody please tell me which wires I
> should connect or touch together with a screwdriver in order to get
> the car to start.  When I bought the car the bloke selling it started
> it this way when demonstrating the car to me.
>
> Also, how do you stop the engine like this.  To date I have been
> stalling it to stop the motor.
>
> Simon Glen
> Toowoomba,  Australia
> '64 Type3 notchback
> '69 Type4 four-door 411
> '92 Type2 T3 Syncro van
>
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