Date:         Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:19:21 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
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I'm looking out for the possibility that it is the mechanical part. I have
a couple of those lying around, but today I just replaced the electrical
part to see what happened. The car doesn't ever "not start." It just
might—or might not— take some wheel turning and multiple tries. It started
right up today on the old switch before I started putting in the new one,
and likewise it started right up with the new one in.

It gave me a chance to lube everything, anyway.

Jim

On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 10:14 AM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:

> This past summer I got a hold of all the keyed door locks and
> ignition/wiper/turn assembly and mine does the same thing as before!
> Thinking the relay kit for mine and wear inthe tail/tail socket in the
> switch possibility for the other issue!
>
> Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
>
> On Jan 29, 2012 10:07 AM, "Alan Felder" <dieseldoofus@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Jim - my guess is that you have the same problem I had.  The ignition lock
> has a "tail" on it which engages the electrical switch and turns the switch
> to the various positions.  If that "tail" becomes worn as mine was, it will
> not quite turn the switch to the start position.  A better test is to take
> the lock/switch off and use the existing switch with a screwdriver.  If
> that starts it, then your problem is the lock "tail".  They wear inside
> where you can't see but if you wiggle the tail while the switch is out that
> is also a clue.  Should not be loose like mine was.
>
> This was one of the things that Steve (Steve's Lock Shoppe) repaired for
> me, using another lock which originally came from a VW Rabbit (I think).
> By the way, Steve re-worked all of my locks and for anyone not familiar, he
> did a fantastic job in a short time and was way more than reasonable, and
> fun to work with.  I was lucky in that I could stop by on my way through
> Huntsville, Texas and the work was done in his driveway.
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 4:52 PM, James Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Lately, my 83 diesel...
> --
> Alan Felder
> Austin TX
> 82 Diesel Westy
>