'69 Beetle Electrical Woes (Ignition Switch & Dying)

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Fri May 02, 2008 4:03 pm

So far no stalling, and the dash lights light up when they're supposed to. Time will tell but I'm pretty sure it was the switch.
Nothing like fixing the same thing twice with different parts. I am now a PRO at Beetle ignition switch replacement!

dtrumbo · Post by **dtrumbo** » Fri May 02, 2008 4:13 pm

hambone wrote:So far no stalling, and the dash lights light up when they're supposed to. Time will tell but I'm pretty sure it was the switch.

Woo Hoo!

Hippie · Post by **Hippie** » Fri May 02, 2008 5:07 pm

That's excellent. =D>

LiveonJG · Post by **LiveonJG** » Fri May 02, 2008 5:47 pm

Glad to hear that Bob!

-John

spiffy · Post by **spiffy** » Fri May 02, 2008 6:53 pm

Yeah the "bookend" model years are always a b*tch for certain parts. Our 67 has all kinds of one year only parts. PITA!!!! But endearing all the same

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:43 am

So far it looks good, hasn't stalled yet. I think that did it.

So should I save the $60 NOS tumbler/key for use in the Bus (assuming it will fit) or should I send it back for a refund?

LiveonJG · Post by **LiveonJG** » Sun May 04, 2008 12:00 pm

hambone wrote:So should I save the $60 NOS tumbler/key for use in the Bus (assuming it will fit) or should I send it back for a refund?

Keep it only if it will fit in the bus, otherwise, send it back. It always seems that the best way to prevent a part from ever wearing out it to have a spare on hand. It's the one you don't have a replacement for that acts up.

-John

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Sun May 04, 2008 12:28 pm

Isn't that the truth!! I'm pretty sure it will fit, but would only know for sure if I try to install it.

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'69 Beetle Electrical Woes (Ignition Switch & Dying)