Re: Headlights and Ignition Switch

[Greg Merritt <gregm@engin.umich.edu>]

At 3:23 AM -0000 12/25/96, Melissa & Jim wrote:
>The headlights in 71 and later type IIIs are turned off automatically when
>you turn off the ignition switch.  This means that there is an extra set of
>auxiliary contacts in the ignition switch which are in series with the
>headlight switch.  These contacts are shot in your switch.  You need to
>replace the switch; the part is about $20.  Make sure you get the right

	I have always seen the 1971 ignition switch listed as a
one-year-only part, usually going for the better part of US$100.  If you
have a source for new ones at US$20 or if you know how to make (cheaper)
different-year switches work, please share it with us!

-Greg
'71 squareback
'63 Beetle