[T3] 71 Square ignition switch

[Ralph Tree]

Hi Dave,
No, I don't do an inordinate amount of starting my car. In fact both of these were OG switches, and I had only been driving both of them for a short time. The first one was making intermittent contact and when I took it apart to clean it up, the plastic fell apart in my hand. This one just quit working. As for the relay, I've never seen a need for it if my cars are tuned properly, they fire up quickly.

Thanks
Ralph

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> On Jul 22, 2016, at 9:34 AM, Dave Hall <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> I wonder why you have needed two replacement starter switches, presumably in
> a relatively short time. Do you do a lot of starting?  Do you use a hard
> start relay to reduce the load on the starter switch?  Perhaps the
> replacement switches are not as good as the original German quality.  Thanks
> for posting - it's useful info in case my '71 switch goes bad.
> 
> Dave
> UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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> On Behalf Of Ralph Tree
> Sent: 22 July 2016 04:07
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> Subject: [T3] 71 Square ignition switch
> 
> Hi All,
> The original ignition switch on my 71 took a crap today. I had to look up my
> old post to get the part number that I used for a replacement last time. I
> happened to be at work which is only a couple of blocks from the local vw
> parts house. Bought the part number below, and again it was an easy fix. I
> thought I'd share it with you guys. Hope it helps someone.
> Ralph
> Copied from the Samba post:
> 
> Okay I bought part # 111905865F, hooked up the hot and check which wires
> were hot when, knowing the brown was grd. Cut the wires to length, crimped
> on new ends, put it all together and it works like brand new. RED to Hot,
> black to coil, red/white to starter, black yellow accessory power. There was
> a gray wire that was hot when the key was off. I was told this was for
> European only. Hope this helps someone.
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