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> I bought this ignition switch see picture, 1974 914 1.8
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post Sep 18 2019, 01:21 PM
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does this look like the correct 914 ignition switch? I noticed some are selling just the plug to fit into the metal???
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post Sep 18 2019, 02:46 PM
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forgot to add picture, here it is


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post Sep 18 2019, 02:49 PM
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Nope - not for a 914-4 anyway.. maybe for the -6??

It does look a lot like my '64 VW Karmann Ghia ignition switch, though.
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post Sep 18 2019, 02:50 PM
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That is not a 914 ignition switch.

You could probably make it power the ignition and start the car but it won't fit the steering column or unlock the steering.

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post Sep 18 2019, 02:52 PM
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Doesn't look right to me, but someone else might weigh in. My ignition key tumbler was just replaced with a 944-style one, and also replaced the ignition switch with a Porsche brand one, and they work beautifully. I will not buy the Meistersatz or any brand other than Porsche ignition switch again.
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post Sep 18 2019, 04:52 PM
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That looks almost exactly like the one that went in my 66 Beetle. Nothing to do with a 914.
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post Sep 18 2019, 05:56 PM
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THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH, got it from Sierra madre says on the paperwork and box porsche 914 70-76 but I called and they will take it back. So are you all saying I need to get a genuine porsche from the dealer ignition switch when I need one?
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post Sep 18 2019, 06:06 PM
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QUOTE(bretth @ Sep 18 2019, 03:52 PM) *

That looks almost exactly like the one that went in my 66 Beetle. Nothing to do with a 914.

Think you hit the nail on the head with that one.

https://www.jbugs.com/product/111905803D.html Looks like brcacti has one of these.

Can't find a single 914 ignition switch/lock cylinder that looks like that one at all.

The last ignition switch I bought was from Pelican for my 1975
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/1719...171-905-865-INT


Are you needing to replace the switch, or is it the lock cylinder that's bad on yours, brcacti?
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post Sep 18 2019, 06:08 PM
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thank you
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post Sep 18 2019, 06:09 PM
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If your metal body is there you can buy just the white electrical part. Thats all that quits on the switch.
http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-914-Ign...witch-srch.html
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post Sep 19 2019, 12:42 AM
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QUOTE(brcacti @ Sep 19 2019, 11:56 AM) *

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH, got it from Sierra madre says on the paperwork and box porsche 914 70-76 but I called and they will take it back. So are you all saying I need to get a genuine porsche from the dealer ignition switch when I need one?

SMC cock up heaps of orders,never dealing again,appears they don't really know what they are selling...don't be surprised.
Plastic piece that suits early Audi,VW and 944 Porsche also $8 on Pelican parts,mine still works after 3yrs,good luck.
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post Sep 19 2019, 05:07 AM
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I can say with 100% certainty it's a -67 beetle switch.
Also it's aftermarket as it's key is the shape of later VW keys, early factory keys had the VW bubble head.
IIRC they only cost around $10.

A 914 switch is just the switch, it doesn't include the lock tumbler and keys.
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post Sep 19 2019, 05:09 AM
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thanks for that
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post Sep 19 2019, 07:59 AM
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there are BASICALLY three different ignition lock and key tumbler combinations, 70-early 71 late 71 and 72-76

If you have a 72-76 you can use the 924 assembly, if you have the 70-early 71 you can use the 70-71 beetle assembly. Both original 914 assemblies have been discontinued. What we usually do however is restore the original to match the original key
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post Sep 19 2019, 12:27 PM
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