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Re: [T3] 6v to 12v question--


On 19 Feb 2002, at 17:12, Type 3 Junkie wrote:

> So i received the word from the owner of the 66 (see website for more 
> details..if you dont know )
> He wants the car converted to 12volts...
> The generator is being rebuilt as a 12 volt , i have all the bulbs, relays, and
> a regulator, coil,and volt a drop [temp for wiper motor]
> 
> My main question is  what about the ignition switch? It works fine now but will
> the 12 volts hurt it? As this switch is the easyist thing in the world to fine i
> dont want to chance wrecking it. Should i mount a universal switch in the dash
> or someplace else? Can i do a volt a drop  to the switch ?

12V will be easier on the old 6V switch, because it will only have to switch 
half the current (except for the Volt-a-Drop'd  wiper motor)

> Alos the turn signal indicator, what about that will the increased voltage hurt
> it?

The switch will be fine, but you must replace the flasher relay. 12V will 
destroy the 6V relay.

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Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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