I have a 1970 Beetle Convetible. On occasion, when I turn the key to "start" it doesn't engage the starter. If I try it again, it usually works. Any insight? I assume that I need a new starter switch. As I look in my Bentley, I don't see enough information to know what I'm up against.
Any insight? Help? Problems to watch out for? Tips and tricks?
Thanks in advance.
Al
It's a common problem. And replacement switches are s*it.
Replacement is *not* fun either. We had a recent thread about this on another forum:
for replacing it
pull steering wheel ... remove turn signal assy ... unhook wires ... then yank the crap out of the assembly ... then remove the lock/switch assy from the housing once it is free from the steering shaft .. (note, my way may cause bodily injury and aint likely the right way .. but hey it works)
HaHa!
No, your way is quite accurate.
And, yeah, on his '70 the wires come with the switch.
Jim
wasnt for sure, went to replace the one in my mom's 74 ... and kept pulling and tugging ... and it wouldnt budge .. so i got some leverage ... with my feet and yanked ...
forgot the front seat was just sitting in there ... ended up in the back seat of the car with most of the colum in my hand .. and a puzzled look on my face ...
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