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post Oct 25 2017, 08:17 PM
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The cam on mine is worn down and not turning the ignition switch as far as it needs to be turned.
Looking for a replacement that matches the late model (1975). Can't seem to find one. Plenty of similar Chinese made ones for other VWs that will fit but just look ghetto.
If no factory style left then which brand of the other is good quality and uses a 914 type key?
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post Oct 25 2017, 08:33 PM
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post Oct 26 2017, 05:01 AM
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I sent the one from my '71 to tweet. He fixed the lock and made me a new key - the old one was very worn down. About a 1 week turn around. Works perfectly now.
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post Oct 26 2017, 05:39 AM
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I have a couple of 75/76 ignition assemblies and can rekey it too your key.
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post Oct 26 2017, 08:06 AM
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I know where there is one in Europe but they want 360 Euros. Any 72-74 lock with the chrome cap will work, you just have to use the 75-76 bottom.
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post Jan 3 2018, 05:49 PM
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Disclaimer: I'm a CSOB (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I had some eBay bucks to burn so I bought an $8 924/944 early lock.

1st, it fits in a 75 housing.
2nd, it's a POS as far as quality.
3rd, see pics...

Comparing both locks.
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Differences in the piece I needed to replace.
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Grind off protrusion mod.
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Worn out piece replaced.
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post Jan 4 2018, 02:51 PM
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Is it nice having to spend an hour modifying a brand new part that doesn't fit. When it should be something that takes you about 10 seconds to screw it together. I don't know about you but my time is worth something.
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post Jan 4 2018, 09:24 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jan 4 2018, 12:51 PM) *

Is it nice having to spend an hour modifying a brand new part that doesn't fit. When it should be something that takes you about 10 seconds to screw it together. I don't know about you but my time is worth something.

First, I couldn't find a matching 75 914 lock.
Second, all my other locks are worn in the same place, so likely others are to. Intermittent starter engagement problems anyone?
Third, it took me less time than it would take you to rekey a new replacement, since there is no screwing involved (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
Fourth, slow day at work so I stayed productive.
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post Jan 5 2018, 07:59 AM
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Ignition from a 75 and later bus, and rabbits are plug and play with a 75/76 914
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post Jan 6 2018, 09:27 AM
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Can those 75 & later vw bus ignition tumblers be made to work in a 73' ignition?
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post Jan 6 2018, 10:22 AM
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Seems like the later switch is different...Switch on right is lay; left is pre-75 and the middle one is what I found after opening up a switch.


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post Jan 6 2018, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Jan 6 2018, 10:27 AM) *

Can those 75 & later vw bus ignition tumblers be made to work in a 73' ignition?

No
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post Jan 7 2018, 09:46 PM
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Are the front bonnet latch keyed tumblers still available?
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post Jan 7 2018, 10:49 PM
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Are the front bonnet latch keyed tumblers still available?

Yes, same tumblers in all of the locks on the car. Tweet sells new ones.
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