ckissick
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Location: Bay Area
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 Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:57 am Post subject: Starting Problem |
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I tried the search, but ...
This is for my '83.5 Westy. About every fith try, the engine will start for a split second, then die. Then it will start right up. And the other day while going into a parking lot at night, the engine died and the headlights went out for a split second, then on again.
I'm thinking ignition swith. Any other ides? My grounds are good, and I have new vacuum hoses.
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1950 Beetle
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Tristar Eric
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Location: Portland, Or
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:21 am Post subject: |
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Since the headlights go through the ignition switch I think you answered your question.
It's easy enough to test your theory. Pop the column cover off, unplug the ignition switch, and plug a new switch in and activate with a flat blade screw driver. |
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