[Vwdiesel] Terminal 50 / Ignition problems

[Mark Shepherd]

Still trying to trace source of ignition system
failure in my '84 diesel Rabbit. Starter works fine
when jumped at the solenoid (terminals 30 & 50)

However, nothing happens when trying to start using
the key. Checking the ignition switch reveals that
terminal 50 there does not get power with the key
turned to the "start" position. Terminal 30 at the
ignition switch is "always on".

...terminal 30 is working fine then. Power should go to
terminal 50 with key your exchange switch incredibly must be
duff. Remember each attempt to start must be followed with a
partial turn off of key to restart the starter could there
be a problem with the key/lock if you've changed the switch
on the back.
Try using a piece of wire to bridge across the switch from
30 to 50.
Where does this magic security switch's supply leads go to?
Find that out by jiggling the leads etc.....

The previous owner used a bypass switch to start the
car that I'd like to remove it. I was told by the
seller this was an ant-theft measure.

Should turning the key to "start" give power to
terminal 30 at the ignition? If so how?
...That's the switch...

Miser

I thought the ignition switch may be bad but swapping
it out with a spare didn't solve things. Any ideas on
what to check next would be appreciated.
...See above...
- Roy

Miser