Anyone done this before and any ideas?
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Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
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neilbardsley
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Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
My 912 decided to stop turning over the starter this morning so I'm try to get the ignition switch out to check the connects. I can't c get a socket or spanner in to remove the top bolt?
Anyone done this before and any ideas?
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Anyone done this before and any ideas?
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“A REMINDER. I would be grateful if those members who have borrowed bits from me in emergencies (e.g starter motor, oil cooler, etc) would return them and/or contact me”. – Chris Turner RIP
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neilbardsley
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Success. That wasn't easy
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neilbardsley
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Not the ignition switch unfortunately 
I can't get the light switch to fit without moving. Have I lost a spacer from the other side?
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I can't get the light switch to fit without moving. Have I lost a spacer from the other side?
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“A REMINDER. I would be grateful if those members who have borrowed bits from me in emergencies (e.g starter motor, oil cooler, etc) would return them and/or contact me”. – Chris Turner RIP
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neilbardsley
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Found the problem. This relay, next to the starter, had failed. I've removed and it starts
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Neil,
Thats a common fix that was used on Air-cooled VW’s to overcome poor wiring, and send a solid 12 volts to the starter motor.
Bit of a You Tube bit here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-uhV8hIJYE
They are generally 30 Amp - not sure what yours is.
Ian
Thats a common fix that was used on Air-cooled VW’s to overcome poor wiring, and send a solid 12 volts to the starter motor.
Bit of a You Tube bit here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-uhV8hIJYE
They are generally 30 Amp - not sure what yours is.
Ian
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neilbardsley
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Thank you. I was aware of the fix as I had one in my 356 but don't enjoy getting under the car to fix the problem
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Re: Removing the top bolt from the ignition?
Suggest you put it somewhere more accessible then if it fails again?