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Date:         Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:18:02 -0800
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
Comments: To: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <838306.83293.qm@web33508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi- I replaced the switch and it also gets hot and smokes, engine off.
>
> Robert
> 1982 Vanagon
>




My first question would be why did you replace it?


If it was replaced because it was faulty, and all ok otherwise, I'd suggest:


- one of the spade connectors on new switch got pushed over and
  contacted a neighbouring connector and is shorting out.
- new switch is faulty


IMO, smoke would mean a short.


Neil.






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