RE: [T3] Getting started.

[Scott Walters <SWalters@BigImageGraphics.com>]

Can you still find the ignition switch for a 6 volt type 3?

-----Original Message-----
From: Keith Park [mailto:topnotch@nycap.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 8:53 PM
To: type3@vwtype3.org
Subject: RE: [T3] Getting started.


One thing of note with the 6V cars is that the ignitions switches were
really weak and failed early, this could cause a lot of strange problems.
You really need to add a relay on the starter solenoid to carry the heavy
current of the solenoid when starting, otherwise the ignition switch wont
last long.

Keith


On 7 May 2007 at 16:48, Scott Walters wrote:

> I am getting ready to start on my 64 squareback. I put in a new 6 volt
> battery to see what worked and not much happened. The windshield wipers
work
> and the marker lights work. Nothing else! The car wont even click or turn
> over. The headlights wont come on and the signals will not work. Note the
> car looks good but has been sitting in a garage for the last 12 years.
Where
> do I start? What do I need to check first. The fuses look to be in good
> shape but I did not change them!
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