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Re: [T3] Ignition switch problem?


<x-charset iso-8859-1>On Monday 22 October 2001 18:40, Square67@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 10/22/01 3:24:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> todd.hanson@gartner.com writes:
>
> << For the last couple of days I've had trouble starting my Fastback (6v
>  electrical system). Occasionally when I turn the key all the way over in
> the ignition as though I am starting the car: nothing. No starter click or
> anything at all (just dash lights). If I turn the key to the off position
> then back on a few times it eventually starts. Is there something wrong
> with the ignition switch? Perhaps an electrical connection at the voltage
> regulator or fuse panel? Maybe the starter solenoid? What should I check?
> >>
>
> Sounds like a starter to me.
>
Sounds more like a typical '66 Type 3 6V ignition switch to me. My '66 does 
it too. Check the voltage at the starter solenoid while attmepting to crank 
the engine. I think you will find it is less than 5V.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'71 Fastback AT
'66 Fastback MT (IT RUNS)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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