Where do I buy a new ignition switch?, Pelican no longer has them |
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Where do I buy a new ignition switch?, Pelican no longer has them |
greenie |
Aug 24 2009, 07:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 26-October 04 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,013 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
A couple of weeks back during our very hot weather my car just dies while I'm driving. After figuring out that the fuel pump relay was not clicking and I had no power to the pump I chased everything I could using Brad Anders article. I had an extra relay board so I swapped it just for fun , hooked everything back -up and nothing. I tried again a few minutes later and everything worked! So today I start the car for the first time in weeks. Immediately when I switch on the key I hear the relay click, everything sounds fine except the pump runs continuously ( not the 1.5 seconds that it should). I crank the starter it fires up, I turn the key to off , the engine is still running. I can pull the key completely out and the engine still runs. I think I need the tumblers & electrical portion but don't know where to buy? |
markb |
Aug 24 2009, 07:10 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
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greenie |
Aug 24 2009, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 26-October 04 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,013 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So what you are saying is I should pull it , ship it to you, you can return it to me as new with a new key included ? |
aircooledtechguy |
Aug 24 2009, 07:25 PM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
It sounds like the electrical portion of the switch crapped out internally (there's lots of tiny parts inside those little things). I doubt the tumbler section is bad. I have these in stock as well. . .
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tat2dphreak |
Aug 24 2009, 08:00 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
the elctric part is the same as the beetle part I think
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jaxdream |
Aug 24 2009, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 8-July 08 From: North Central Tennessee Member No.: 9,270 Region Association: South East States |
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zonedoubt |
Aug 24 2009, 10:46 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?Pr...171%2D905%2D865
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?Pr...191%2D905%2D855 (if you don't mind an ignition key different than doors) I just replaced my lock cylinder with new as above. The little tab at the end had worn down so wasn't making good contact with the electrical part of the switch. Who knows how long a used 914 lock cylinder will last? These parts DO wear out after time. |
markb |
Aug 25 2009, 01:56 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
To my knowledge the tumbler portion can be bought from VW. You then rekey to your existing key. The electrical portion is also readily available. I was only reminding you that GPR is still around & ready to help you find what you need. I'm trying very hard not to step on any toes here.
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ejm |
Aug 25 2009, 05:26 AM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,702 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
, everything sounds fine except the pump runs continuously ( not the 1.5 seconds that it should).....I can pull the key completely out and the engine still runs. How did you shut the engine off? The pump running for 1.5 seconds is controlled by the ecu not by the switch. Sounds like the problem is something else. |
dangrouche |
Aug 25 2009, 08:53 AM
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dangrouche Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 1-May 04 From: San Francisco Bay Area Member No.: 2,012 Region Association: None |
i like partsheaven.com 1.800.767.7250 for either of the parts
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 25 2009, 09:25 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,053 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
pull the plug that fits in to the relay board first, as you may have a shorted alternator. The ign switch is very easy to replace follow the guide in the tech tips 700. Everyone has the switch for 19.50 or less.
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greenie |
Aug 25 2009, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 26-October 04 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,013 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
, everything sounds fine except the pump runs continuously ( not the 1.5 seconds that it should).....I can pull the key completely out and the engine still runs. How did you shut the engine off? The pump running for 1.5 seconds is controlled by the ecu not by the switch. Sounds like the problem is something else. I turned the key numerous times,wiggled it around and I then could get the pump to run correctly. The key could be pulled out from the # 2 switch position , this is why I think the tumblrs are bad also. I stuck a small screwdriver in the lock last night and heard a little "tink" spring sound , after this the key could not be pulled from # 2 position. I popped the clutch to kill it. |
McMark |
Aug 25 2009, 11:00 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
GPR has sold numerous rekeyed lock sets in the classifieds. I'm sure if you sent them your tumbler and key, they could send it back good as new.
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tat2dphreak |
Aug 25 2009, 11:10 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
GPR has sold numerous rekeyed lock sets in the classifieds. I'm sure if you sent them your tumbler and key, they could send it back good as new. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
tradisrad |
Aug 25 2009, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
you will only need the eletrical part of the ignition key. they get old and the plastic cracks. It's not hard to change and you DON"T have to rekey.
High Performance House has them. I am sure AA, Pelican and others carry the part as well. If I was at home I'd post a picture of my failed switch. |
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