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Date:         Fri, 4 Apr 1997 10:51:47 -0500 (EST)
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From:         SyncroHead@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Igniton switch / Overheating / Tires

In a message dated 97-04-03 01:58:21 EST, morrisc@belmont.edu (Chris Morris) writes:

> At one point, when I attempted to turn the engine off, the key was stuck in > the on position. I was able to turn it enough to stop the engine, but I had > unplug the wire harness from the switch and hot wire it to get home > (praying the whole way that the steering lock wouldn't engage) because the > lock was completely jammed. My question is this; can the electrical switch > part be separated from the key cylender

Yes.

>or do they have to be replaced together?

No.

>Is it possible that a short caused the electrical contacts to fuse together?

I haven't seen that before, but it seems possible to me.

Good luck, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg


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