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Subject: [T3] Bad switch > I have a 72 Squareback that the original ignition switch would start the car > fine, but you would have to move the switch back to the run position in > order to keep the car running. Even though the problem was not that serious > I decided to replace the switch. The new switch lasted about 6 months > before it reached the point that it would not work in the start position. > Not learning my lesson I went back and bought another switch from the same > parts dealer. This switch lasted about 4 months. My questions is that I'm > wandering if there is another problem with the electrical system or are the > switch's that I purchased poor quality? I believe they were manufactured by > Meyer or something like that. It also looks like it has aluminum contacts. > Any help is greatly appreciated. > > Get an OEM switch. I think it might be the same as a Rabbit/Golf. The pull in current of the starter solenoid is 35 amp according to the "Without Guesswork" book. That is a lot of current for aluminum contacts. Are you sure they are not copper with silver plating? Russ Wolfe russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe