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tweet Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2013 Posts: 16 Location: 33032
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:17 am Post subject: Is this a 356 ignition switch? Need help. |
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I just recently purchased and received this ignition switch. It was advertised as a "356" oem part. Upon closer inspection, now I am not sure. I bought it for a friend and I do not want to send him the wrong switch.
The lock uses a K300 series key profile and has 10 receptacle connectors on the back side. The bakelite has a "K" logo and the top metal housing has part #21585.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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fcampbell356 Samba Member
Joined: December 15, 2007 Posts: 217 Location: Pensacola, Florida
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:30 am Post subject: Switch |
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Yes, looks like for 356BT6 and 356C . Just needs the chrome bezel to mount in
dash.
The K is for maker Kostal (spelling)? |
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tweet Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2013 Posts: 16 Location: 33032
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:49 am Post subject: |
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Thank you, .My concern is that it might be for 911/912. It seems some 356 switches are shown with 10 connectors or 11 connectors The same differences seem to appear in ads for the 911/912 as well. I also see them advertised as "Kirsten" brand. Can anyone explain these nuances? |
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Jacks Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Jacks Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:29 am Post subject: |
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You asked if anyone can explain. I did. It took a bit of time to write. A simple "thank you" or "I don't give a rats ass" might be appropriate. Never mind tweet. I'll be sure to not answer to you again. Post deleted. Hope you didn't save it. _________________ Jack Staggs
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tweet Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:01 am Post subject: |
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Hello Jack,
As it happens, I did not see your post. I don't know why, but I did not receive a notification that there was a second reply to my query. If I was aware of your reply I would have replied to thank you as well. As far as I could tell there was one answer and I was still waiting to see if anyone else would respond. In my original question I did state that I am appreciative of any help, and I am so thank you as well. Sorry for the mix up but the internet and messaging are not fullproof. |
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jt912 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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That may also be for an early 911/912. I know the later used a spade terminal, but I think the early also used the bullet type terminal. I'll check my 912 after work. |
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tweet Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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Hello Jt,
That is what was throwing me off. I see them advertised as for 911/912 along with ads for 356. Thanks for checking. |
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jt912 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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Confirmed it is the same style as an early 912.
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tweet Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the picture Jt. So of the two switches visible, the bullet terminal one is your ignition switch? |
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jt912 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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Yes. The other one is my headlight switch. |
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puppynuts Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 6:12 am Post subject: 356 key switch |
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that is a 100 series key switch. A and T5. |
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tweet Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 8:10 am Post subject: Re: 356 key switch |
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puppynuts wrote: |
that is a 100 series key switch. A and T5. |
Hello,
Thanks for the input, but I am a little confused about what "A" and "T5" mean. The lock is marked with a "K" series lock code and the K300 blank does insert into the keyhole fully. |
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fcampbell356 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 8:45 am Post subject: key |
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"A" is for the early 356A, and the T5 is for the early 356B.
This K300 series is for the later 356B/C 1963 on. |
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tweet Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Thank you for the clarification, it helps a lot. |
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