Re: [T3] 1964 ignition switch

[Simon Glen <simonglen@bigpond.com>]

Russ,

Thank you very much.

Simon Glen
Toowoomba,  Australia
1964 VW Type3 notchback
1969 VW Type4 four-door
1992 VW Type2 T3 Syncro van


Russ Wolfe wrote:

> On Sunday 06 January 2002 16:42, Simon Glen wrote:
> > My 1964 model notchback (built Sep '63 with VIN 247 098) has
> > problems with the ignition switch in the steering column.  I assume
> > that the contacts have become worn down with age and use.  So, I
> > have removed it from the steering column to reveal the wiring.
> >
> > The car runs and drives but has to be started by connecting the wires
> > behind the ignition switch.  I know nothing about electricity
> > (whiteman's magic!).  Can somebody please tell me which wires I
> > should connect or touch together with a screwdriver in order to get
> > the car to start.  When I bought the car the bloke selling it started
> > it this way when demonstrating the car to me.
> >
> > Also, how do you stop the engine like this.  To date I have been
> > stalling it to stop the motor.
> >
> The solid red wire should be #30 (battery). Black=#15 (ignition). Red with
> black stripe = #50 (starter).
> Connect the red to the black, and you will have ignition, then momentarily
> connect the red to the red and black to crank the engine.
> Disconnect the red and the black and the engine will shut off.
>
> --
> Russ Wolfe
> '71 Fastback AT
> '66 Fastback MT (IT RUNS)
> russw@classicvw.org

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