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Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:41 am
by neilbardsley
My 912 decided to stop turning over the starter this morning so I'm try to get the ignition switch out to check the connects. I can't c get a socket or spanner in to remove the top bolt?
Anyone done this before and any ideas?
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:47 am
by neilbardsley
Success. That wasn't easy
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:31 am
by neilbardsley
Not the ignition switch unfortunately
I can't get the light switch to fit without moving. Have I lost a spacer from the other side?
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 12:36 pm
by neilbardsley
Found the problem. This relay, next to the starter, had failed. I've removed and it starts
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 12:51 pm
by Nine One One
Neil,
Thats a common fix that was used on Air-cooled VW’s to overcome poor wiring, and send a solid 12 volts to the starter motor.
Bit of a You Tube bit here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-uhV8hIJYE
They are generally 30 Amp - not sure what yours is.
Ian
Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:17 pm
by neilbardsley
Thank you. I was aware of the fix as I had one in my 356 but don't enjoy getting under the car to fix the problem
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 10:13 pm
by Nine One One
Suggest you put it somewhere more accessible then if it fails again?
