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 Gaston
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| posted on February 17th, 2016 at 11:26 PM |
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Speedo "warning" lights - Not Working?
Right.
So today, after driving the car around the block, I parked it at home for a bit before heading back out.
When ready to leave again, I turned the key, and the warning lights didn't turn on. I turned it a bit past that initial first "turn", and they
turned on.
When heading back home, it happened again, and turning it a little past that "spot" didn't work. So I went to start the engine, without the lights
(which I know is bad), and they jumped on as the motor started (didn't start fully though - I didn't let it). So I turned the engine off, turned the
key again, and on they popped just as usual.
So any remedies in fixing my bugs little (or big) problem would be great. I take it that I'd start with the grounds, but have no idea where to
look.
Thanks,
Gaston.
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| posted on February 18th, 2016 at 05:38 AM |
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What year model?
It's probably your ignition switch is about to die.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.
Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!
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Gaston
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| posted on February 18th, 2016 at 07:13 AM |
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It's a '71 S. Bug. And if it's any consolation, the horn also doesn't work, and I'm waiting for a part to fix that.
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| posted on February 18th, 2016 at 07:38 AM |
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So you need to replace the plastic electrical contact part under the main ignition key
They deteriorate over the years and start cracking
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Gaston
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| posted on February 18th, 2016 at 07:56 AM |
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I tried again this morning and the lights didn't come on, but the car did start (just made sure)
So I'll look into replacing the plastic electrical contact under the ignition key.
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| posted on February 18th, 2016 at 10:35 AM |
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Oh, and also the turn signals and fuel gauge don't work, which I presume are also linked with the ignition.
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| posted on February 18th, 2016 at 03:23 PM |
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Get some contact cleaner and check the fuses as well and make sure all the terminals are pushed on
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| posted on February 18th, 2016 at 03:50 PM |
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I would clean the battery terminals, and then all terminals on the starter solenoid bolt and on the regulator. Eliminate all the electrical contact
questions first, then have a look at the ignition switch. Strange things happen.
Cheers
Tony
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| posted on February 18th, 2016 at 08:55 PM |
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Thanks for all your replies. I tried again around mid-day, and it worked by pushing the key a bit past the "on" point. At 8pm though, it is not
working.
So I'll look into the grounds, as prescribed by bevoracing and vw54 (thanks for that), otherwise I will look into getting the ignition switch
replaced.
Thanks for all your help so far.
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| posted on February 18th, 2016 at 11:39 PM |
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Yup, clean all associated terminations for the dash light circuit. Disconnect the battery when doing this and try a small stiff bristle brass brush to
make all the copper contacts a brighter shade of copper and not dull and a bit green.
Oh, and even take off and clean the terminals that come from the regulator B+ terminal, and depending on what year maybe clean those from the B+ back
to the battery and even if it goes via the starter motor.
You're just trying to minimise any voltage drop from the battery to the dash lights.
If all that don't help then means the ign switch needs replacing.
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