[Vwdiesel] A3 "ignition" switch

[Stephen Kraus]

I've been having this same issue, I have to actually push the connection in
for me to trigger the starter

On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Sandy, I have never swapped one of those.
> look here, you can see the tab for the little screw on this piture of the
> switch.
>
> http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=khswkb55refedi55ko1k0o55&makeid=800026@VW&modelid=1283857@JETTA%20III&year=1995&cid=ignitions%20switch@ignitions%20switch&gid=4516@Ignition%20Switch
>
> do you have to remove the steering wheel, I am not sure.  I know on a bug
> and a vanagon you do, but the lock barrel assembly comes out very easily
> when you put the key in and twist.
> The screw that holds the switch in place is under the key barrel.
> let us know.
>
>
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
> 04 Golf TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp Tiptronic Auto -- running :<)
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
> 70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration :-)
>
> From: sandy cameron <scameron at storm.ca>
> To: diesel <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 2:12 PM
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] A3 "ignition" switch
>
> The ign sw on my 94 A3 is getting intermittent and needs a transfusion of
> yak fat or guanno to freshen it up.
>
> I know where the little screw is that holds it in place on the A2 but I
> can't  find it on the A3. I sure hope it is removable easily.
>
> Any clues?
>
> Looks like Bentley omits this by intent. only describes removing the whole
> barrel assembly, basically ruining the car.
>
> I will NOT attempt to remove the lock barrel assembly, I'll install a row
> of household toggle switches on the dash first!
>
> Sandy,
> VE3AAC
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