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On Wed, 2002-04-17 at 21:45, Max & Millie Grindstaff wrote: > Hi all, > > I was wondering if this was a common problem--I've owned my '73 squareback > for 10 months and it's the only issue we've had. > > Occasionally, the ignition doesn't crank the car up. The light, radio, > wipers and everything else will operate, but it's as if the ignition isn't > engaging all the way---I'll wait a hour/10 minutes or a day and it'll crank > right up. There isn't a charging issue, it definitely definitely feels to > me (and I isn't no expert) ignition-related. > I could use a little more info. Is it an automatic? If so, you might check the neutral safety switch on the side of the shifter. IIRC, there is also another connection under the back seat near the battery. This could be getting bad. It could also be a dirty starter, or an ignition switch going bad. If it is the switch, I think you are lucky having a '73. I think your switch is still available as a spare part, and they are not too expensive. -- Russ Wolfe '66 FB MT (It drove) '71 FB AT '65 Bug (not running) russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/