[T3] Late model help needed

[Jim Adney]

On 25 Aug 2018 at 14:29, B Fye wrote:

> Guys, I have a 72 with a weird ignition issue. If I turn the key to the on
> position I get nothing. if I turn it all the way to start it cranks over
> and will run until I release back to the on position. Then it dies. anybody
> have an idea whether or not this is the switch or the Tumblr or internal
> wiring in the steering column?

It pretty much has to be an ignition switch problem. It's not a key cylinder 
problem. The good news is that the '72-3 switches are readily available and 
cheap. I have them if you can't find one locally. There are several versions of 
the late switches, used on lots of VWs from '72-on; the best way to make 
sure you get the right one is to count the pins on the back of yours.

If you stick your head under the dash, you should be able to see a round 
connector that plugs directly onto the back of the switch. Pull that off and 
look at the pins on the rear of the switch.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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