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On 28 Aug 97, rlgreen wrote:
> Another question.
>
> I have a new ignition switch, the red/black wire that runs to the
> solonoid is half the size of the original. Will this cause a
> problem? None of the new switches available are of the original size
> wire. Is this the wire that causes our bug and bus friend's
> problems in their starter circuit. The new switch's redblack wire
> will connect to the original size wire and connector just past the
> steering column(about 16 inch length).
If the new insulation is thinner than the old I wouldn't worry, but
if there is significantly less copper then it could turn out to be
a problem. Since you have little choice, just try it and keep this
fact stored in the back of your mind in case you have trouble with
the solenoid kicking in.
Jim
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Melissa Kepner Jim Adney
Laura Kepner-Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin
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