ignition switch

[David]

Yup that's it! I got her going, thanks! Just for the archives... If your ignition switch dies and the start position won't work (but the run position is OK), you can wire in a start button. The wires to tap into are red/black (red with a black stripe) and the red. If you use wire taps and a 2-pole switch (I suggest using a nive heavy duty spring loaded/purpose built starter button, under $15 at your FLAPS), you can leave this wired up all the time and not effect the workings of the original switch. That way either will work. I found it easiest to tap into the wires where they all come together in the squirls nest of wires up next to the clutch pedal rather than pulling the steering wheel colum apart.  Anyway, thanks to all who replied, even more thanks to George Selby.



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> From: George Selby <gselby4x4 at earthlink.net>
> Date: 2003/07/28 Mon AM 02:55:33 EDT
> To: David <duandcc_forums at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: Re: ignition switch
>
> At 01:21 PM 7/25/03, you wrote:
> >You don't happen to know which wire (colors?) you tapped into? My switch
> >died 100% today and I need to at least get mobile again. I've got the push
> >button switch, jsut not sure which wire to tap. It's a 2 terminal switch,
> >only one & off.
>
>
> Wow, sorry it took so long to get back to you, I've been out of town for a
> couple of days.  I think it's going to be the red/black (red with a black
> stripe) and the red.  (Actually, I'm pretty damn sure, I used a 83 Coupe
> Bentley manual to look it up, and confirmed it on my 89 Audi 80.  Good
> thing they stick with the same codes for the same usage of a wire across
> many models and years.)  If you can see the numbers on the terminal (mine
> was numbered on the terminal and the connector,) you want to jump between
> 30 (battery +12V) and 50 (start switch signal.)  Remember, you starter will
> work anytime, but the engine will start only if the key is in the 'on'
> position.
>
>
>
> George Selby
> gselby4x4 at earthlink.net
>
>

Dave
2002 Jetta 1.8T (hers)
1993 RX-7 R1 (weekend play toy, soon to be for sale)
1987 CGT Special Build 2.3
in SE Virginia