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Re: [T3] Smoking Ignition, Whining Generator


On 22 Dec 99, at 0:01, Charlie wrote:

> > Is it possible that your ign sw stuck in the START position so that
> > the screaming you heard was the starter and the switch didn't like
> > all the current running throught it continuously.
> > 
> > Just a possibility. I have seen the return springs on the switches
> > fail.

> That is a definate possibility.  While I thought it was the gen., my
> hearing is actually pretty poor.  I have for the last six months had a
> bit of a problem with the ignition switch.  Instead of turning smoothly
> and easily, it has been been somewhat hard to turn, but it has always
> returned to the "on" positition from the "start" position.  The sticky
> part of turning it was from the "off" position to the "on" position.
> 
> But, I know I have a project ahead of me replacing the switch.  It is
> now fried.  What are the chances something else got fried too?

I think that replacing the switch may not be as bad as you think. It 
is even possible that it would do with just a good cleaning, but I 
think you should have a new one there before you start.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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