Date:         Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:29:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Ignition switch question
Comments: To: rob wilke <rob@robwilke.com>
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Hi rob,

        I remember another poster mentioning that he could pull out his key while driving  and then put it back.  So, this may be something all vanagon’s do and not something broken.  Maybe they just didn’t think someone would pull it out so they didn’t need a locking method. 

        Others can speak to this, I’ll just leave my key in when van running!

Eric Caron 



> On Jun 20, 2023, at 6:09 PM, rob wilke <rob@robwilke.com> wrote:
> 
> My ignition switch has a new added bonus of being able to pull the keys out while its running. A feature in Montana winters, cause I can then lock the doors and let her warm up..
> Wondering how one puts in a new assembly and does not have to rekey?
> Thanks! 
> 
> Rob
> 
> On Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 7:15 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
>> Nice, 
>> 
>> Our buses  have a sense of humor.
>> 
>> Eric 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> > On Jun 20, 2023, at 7:34 AM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM <mailto:ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
>> > 
>> > Driving.  Stop, turn key and remove.
>> > My radio stays on until I open my door.
>> > Did my ignition switch organically grow a new feature?
>> > 
>> > 
>> > On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 9:50 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net> <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>>> wrote:
>> > 
>> >> The headlights for her were off unless she held up the switch to change
>> >> the lights then she might get a temporary flash, but basically no lights.
>> >> The horn at one time I noticed either worked or didn’t work when blower
>> >> motor on.  I can’t remember witch.
>> >> At the moment all is  working normally,
>> >> 
>> >> But, inspection is due this month!
>> >> 
>> >> Eric
>> >> 
>> >> 
>> >>> On Jun 14, 2023, at 9:18 PM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com <mailto:karl.ploessl@gmail.com>>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>> 
>> >>> are only the headlights failing and high beams are coming on when you
>> >> use the stalk? Then it is most likely the headlight switch.
>> >>> If your blower and wipers also don't work, it is the ignition switch.
>> >>> 
>> >>> Karl.
>> >>> 
>> >>> On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 9:09 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>
>> >> <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>>> wrote:
>> >>>> Can there be warning signs that the ignition switch is needing to be
>> >> replaced?
>> >>>> 
>> >>>> On my 84 today horn didn’t work but I could hear it slightly at the
>> >> horn.  I cycled the switch a few times and it started to work.  A few
>> >> months ago my wife came home with no headlights, she only saw a flash when
>> >> doing something with the brights.  I went out to check and they worked.
>> >> They continue to work several months later.  Only thing I did is turn the
>> >> key.
>> >>>> 
>> >>>> Are these signs of a needed ignition switch change or something else?
>> >>>> 
>> >>>> Eric Caron
>> >>>> 84 Westfalia