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> How to remove odd ignition switch, early steering column
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post May 11 2014, 06:11 PM
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This is an early steering column--'70 -- with an oddball ignition switch. It has a VW logo and the key positions are marked LIG. PARTIDA TRAVA DESL. The key is not a Porsche key. I wonder if it might be for a Mexican or Brazilian Bug...? (Stupid DAPO!!!)

Anyway, I have power to the column but it doesn't get past the switch. And I want to replace the whole cylinder anyway to use a Porsche key. When I first got the car I pulled the engine right away. I didn't test the lights and switches at the time except for starting and running it a bit. It was a -6 conversion that ran like KRAP.

I can only get two positions with the key but the wheel locks and unlocks. And I have no idea how to get that key cylinder and switch out. Can anybody help? (Haynes sure isn't any help on this one.)
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post May 11 2014, 09:11 PM
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There is a small slotted set screw on the side of the cylinder towards the bottom of the cylinder. Unscrew that and then the lower electrical portion with wiring can be separated from the cylinder
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