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Post by larry9j on Sept 27, 2015 15:52:47 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
Once again I need your help. First, many thanks to all who responded to my gt problem with a michigan, that has been taken care of. Now, for my current problem= I have installed a new ignition switch and a new turn signal switch in my gt2. The problems are 1, the car will not start and 2, the right turn signal works fine but when the left turn is activated the left turn signal works but all of the small dash gauge lights blink at the same time.
Any ideas?
Thanks to all in advance.
larry9j
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Post by jspbtown on Sept 27, 2015 17:20:50 GMT -5
Gee Larry...that's kinda like saying "I want to go to fix my tv...it doesn't work. Any ideas?". I will try though.
1. OK..ignition switch in column or separate? I assume it started before? Does it turn over but not catch? So you need to find out if you have power coming into the switch. You have a test light right? Then you need to see if you have power coming out of the switch and to the solenoid when the key is in the start position. Then when the key is in the run position you need to have power at the + side on the coil. Report back with your findings.
2. How are you dash lights grounded? Is this a VW harness? What year blinker set up you using?
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Post by larry9j on Sept 27, 2015 18:29:41 GMT -5
Hey god,
Yes the car started and ran fine, however I was having a problem with the key and barrel section of the ignition switch. So based on that fact I decided to put in a complete new key,barrel and switch. In the process of so doing part of the turn signal switch plastic broke so I decided to install both new switches. Now at this time both switches are installed, the engine turns over with the igntion key but does not start.
Both switches are aftermarket and the wiring colors are not the same as the old ones. The old turn signal switch had the number 311`-953-513B which apparently for a 1970 vw beetle and yes it is a vw harness.
Not sure how the dash lights are grounded only that they did not blink before the new turn signal switch. And yes the ignition switch is in the column.
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Post by jspbtown on Sept 28, 2015 8:27:15 GMT -5
Are you sure you wired everything back as it was?
You need to check for power at the + side of the coil with the key on. Every car is wired differently but there is sonetimes a fuse in line with the wire that goes from the key to the coil.
I would think that you might have mis-wired the switch.
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