[T3] 71 Square ignition switch

[Dave Hall]

Hi Ralph,
I fitted a relay as I've had trouble in several Type 3s occasionally with
the starter motor not turning after long runs. It does take the load off the
starter switch, too.  Maybe that's why mine is still the original one.
Helpful to know there's a commonly available replacement anyway, but I've
dismantled two rusty '71s, so I've probably got enough spare switches
anyway! 

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
On Behalf Of Ralph Tree
Sent: 22 July 2016 17:03
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] 71 Square ignition switch

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

Sent from my iPhone

> 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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> -----Original Message-----
> From: type3-vwtype3.org 
> [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
> On Behalf Of Ralph Tree
> Sent: 22 July 2016 04:07
> To: type3 mail
> 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.
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> 


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