When i put the key in ( most the time) i can't get it to turn. I have to really finesse it, and sometimes it takes close to 5 mins. What part/Parts do i need to fix this prob? Thanks ~Peace~Justin
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When i put the key in ( most the time) i can't get it to turn. I have to really finesse it, and sometimes it takes close to 5 mins. What part/Parts do i need to fix this prob? Thanks ~Peace~Justin
It sounds like the key and/or the pins in the cylinder are worn down. So you would either need a key and/or a new ignition switch. I just went thru replacing mine due to not having a key. I found a whole steering column at a swap meet for $10 with a key that worked properly. This was for a '77 type
Of course it could just be dirt and grime in the cylinder preventing the springs from doing their job of returning the pins to the correct position. Maybe a little bit of oil in the cylinder would help? No to much though as the electrical part of the switch is below the cylinder [depending on what you have].
4play (@\|/@)(.\~/.)its a 73 standard beetle.
hmmm i think i could figure that out. But is that cylinder what i would need? Is it that hard to swap out? Thanks ~Peace~Justin
Trying to figure mine out I ended up busting it up. That's why I had to get a new switch housing. Then came the steering column. After breaking up the switch housing it looked like it is not a problem putting a new one in. You just can't get the old one out that I know of....
I still have not found if there is a special tool or trick to remove the old cylinder. It was much easier to find a replacement column at a swap meet with a key that works. Then rekey the door locks to match the ignition key.
4play (@\|/@)(.\~/.)I live in a small town in Cali. I have no clue where a swap would be.
What city in Cali?
4play (@\|/@)(.\~/.)santa cruz
Different years have different tricks. The Bentley manual covers all of them.
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What does it say for a 77 Type 1?
4play (@\|/@)(.\~/.)
Never mind. When I can afford to go out and buy the book I will. I'll look the information up myself then. I'm not that damn lazy. Gotta pay the truck repairs off before I can go out and get more vw stuff. Including manuals... $1115 in repairs to the truck. $0 in the bank. The bug must wait. If I had the book I would look the info up myself. Sorry I asked...
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