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Posted by: kfieler Aug 3 2007, 05:20 PM

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Ignition Switch from 1975 1.8/2.0

Will the plastic electrical Ignition Switch (the part that sits behind the ignition key tumbler) from a 1975 914 1.8 work in a 1973 1.7?

I need a switch for a '73 1.7 but have a spare from a '75 1.8 - and they look a little different.

The electrical connectors (on the back) look the same between the '73 and '75. The plastic case is also very similar, but has a couple of "tabs" on the switch for the 1.8 that are not on the switch from the 1.7.

If I can grind the tabs and physically make the part fit behind the tumbler, will this work... or should I wait for a replacement part?

Thanks!

- Keith

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 3 2007, 05:41 PM

QUOTE(kfieler @ Aug 3 2007, 04:20 PM) *

Attached Image
Ignition Switch from 1975 1.8/2.0

Will the plastic electrical Ignition Switch (the part that sits behind the ignition key tumbler) from a 1975 914 1.8 work in a 1973 1.7?

I need a switch for a '73 1.7 but have a spare from a '75 1.8 - and they look a little different.

The electrical connectors (on the back) look the same between the '73 and '75. The plastic case is also very similar, but has a couple of "tabs" on the switch for the 1.8 that are not on the switch from the 1.7.

If I can grind the tabs and physically make the part fit behind the tumbler, will this work... or should I wait for a replacement part?

Thanks!

- Keith




shave off the collar and it will work! I would wait for the right part though unless you are stranded!

Posted by: kfieler Aug 3 2007, 05:46 PM

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shave off the collar and it will work! I would wait for the right part though unless you are stranded!


Thanks, George!

I'll shave the collar, wait for the CORRECT part to come-in, and hold onto the "shaved" one in case I ever AM stranded thumb3d.gif

It is good to know this will work in a "pinch"!

- Keith

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