'74 Super Beetle - Bad ignition switch?

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My 1974 super is having problems where the car starts and runs just fine bu t none of my accessories work. I sometimes works if I jiggle the key in the ignition. Would this be caused by a bad ignition switch? Accessories inclu de headlights, radio, windshield wipers, fresh air defrost and rear window defrost

John · Accepted Answer

Almost certainly yes. There are a number of different types of switch  configuration, plastic , metal of varying quality. I find I have to take the  switch out to confirm type and then buy switch. Fortunately its not a huge  drama to replace switch. If you can get metal go for it. All the plastic  ones seem to get brittle quickly and go like your existing switch. Best of  luck. My 1974 super is having problems where the car starts and runs just fine but  none of my accessories work. I sometimes works if I jiggle the key in the  ignition. Would this be caused by a bad ignition switch? Accessories include  headlights, radio, windshield wipers, fresh air defrost and rear window  defrost

C7eca · Answer

I have a 1969 standard beetle and it turned out to be the headlight switch.  Once I replaced that it has started without hesitation every time.

'74 Super Beetle - Bad ignition switch?

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