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On 30 Jul 2001, at 18:25, Roland, Danny O wrote: > 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. Try buying one from a VW source, like the dealer or Rocky Mountain Motor Works. At least RMMW guarantees their parts for a lifetime, but I assume you have to be able to present the original bill of sale.... - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/