As Mark D. stated, headlight relay will help. Also have a look at David B.'s picture of the inside of switch: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/vanagon-ignition-switch/ and suggestion there to have electrical accessories off when starting the van. alistair
On 5-Mar-11, at 11:12 PM, Kim Springer wrote: > Mine too. I went over a speed bump today and Tristar 7 shut down. > Jiggled > the key on the way to the side of the road and "thar she blew". > > I spent the time and money to get the last one from VW directly. > Lasted > about 3 years. It would be nice if there was one that listed 20 years. > > Suggestions? > > Kim |
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