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Re: [T3] Bad switch


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....

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