Ignition switch???

[Kneale Brownson]

Are you using aftermarket switches or OEM from a dealer-type source, 
Bob.  Years ago folks indicated on Audifans that the aftermarket sources 
often had lower quality switches.  Maybe Huw's point should be 
considered too.

On 8/9/2011 9:22 AM, Robert Myers wrote:
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> Ain't that the truth, Tony.  I just this morning replaced the 
> electrical portion of the ignition switch in Miss Piggy, my urS6.  
> This is the second time within the last two months or so for this 
> little task.  What's more, I don't feel optimistic about the current 
> new switch.  It feels a little stiff right out of the box.  I have yet 
> another new switch in my parts bin.  Maybe next month again?  :-(
>
> Bob
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> At 11:00 AM 8/9/2011, Tony Hoffman wrote:
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>> It can be either, and I've seen both. Typically, I replace the 
>> exectrical
>> part first, as I'ts much simpler and usually the culprit. As 
>> mentioned, It
>> might not hurt to check for power to the starter. You can check it at 
>> the
>> "7" strip in the fusebox. And, for that matter, you can jump power to 
>> the
>> starter there as well, in a pinch.
>>
>> Tony
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