Skip to content
Aussieveedubbers

Removal of ignition switch

0 likes
Share Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit
Log in to reply

Joels72Lowlight Officially Full-On Dubber

259 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·

#745783
Gdy guys.
Im having a bit of a problem.
LAst night I completely unhooked and unbolted the ignition switch.
Then It came to sliding it off the steering pole. I moved it up a bit but it now doesn't want to go any further. And now my the black tubing around my steering column keeps pulling out when I pull to hard on the ignition case.
Here are some pics. Does anone have any tips for getting it off?

1 attachment · Log in to view

Bay Window shirts for sale!

http://www.redbubble.com/people/joels73panel/t-shirts/4456398-2-bay-window-forums-shirt


http://baywindowforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=450

Old Dubber Wolfsburg Wizard

605 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#745789
If the steering lock is not engaged, it should come off.
It's supported in the housing by a large rubber bush. You may have to take out the top circlip and washer to make it easier. Clean the top of the column and use some lube and the housing should twist off the column.
Grahame
visit my club site at www.vwdcqinc.org.au

Pumba Veteran Volks Folk

2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#745952
I think you have to slide it off from the bottom,thats how i did my 69,cheers shane.
69 Beetle
66 Beetle
56 Beetle

Pumba Veteran Volks Folk

2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#746024
Yep i think thats how i done mine,not 100% sure but give it a go if you get stuck cheers shane.
69 Beetle
66 Beetle
56 Beetle

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#746059
to get the electrical part of the switch out there is a little plain blade screwdriver grub screw ,as i had mine out of my 73 when i first got it ,till i got a key cut👍
meetings 1st sunday of the month
check wbsite for location
All Welcome
http://www.flatfour.org/
and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlatFour

BargeArse Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#746133
pod wrote:to get the electrical part of the switch out there is a little plain blade screwdriver grub screw ,as i had mine out of my 73 when i first got it ,till i got a key cut👍
That's the easy bit (the grub screw and electrical part of the switch). But how do you get the key barrel out?

I have an early '74 that I needed to disassemble the other weekend to test whether the electrical side or key barrel side of the set-up was letting the team down and not let me start my bus. I got as far as pulling everything out, removed the grub screw (and managed not to lose it!), took out the electrical switch, and then... brick wall! I couldn't get the barrel out for the life of me!

I found two flat-blade larger grub screws that I removed, but still could not get the lock assembly out of its home. Was a little frustrating...