Thanks for your help Ray. We engineers don't like something we can't fix! Mike On Nov 17, 2013 8:10 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:
> Nice work- never give up. > > Ray > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike Morehouse <[email protected]> > To: VintagVW <[email protected]> > Sent: Sun, Nov 17, 2013 2:20 pm > Subject: Re: [vintagvw] 72 Bug Lock Housing > > Well I put it all back together and I think that was it. The lock > cylinder shaft was deformed radially counter clockwise as viewed from the > drivers seat so when assembled and the key was turned clockwise, there was > not enough rotation to close the electrical switch. > That deformation apparently also prevented the steering wheel lock from > engaging and disengaging properly. > All seems to be well now. I'll be a little more easy when I turn the key > from now on. > Thanks for ask the help. > Mike in Alabama > On Nov 17, 2013 12:46 PM, "Mike Morehouse" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I think I may have found the problem. On inspection it looked like the >> center shaft of the lock cylinder was slightly deformed/bent so that when >> the key was turned to the right the shaft was not turning the electrical >> switch far enough clockwise. In other words, the lock cylinder shaft >> appeared to be deformed a little counter clockwise. I gently bent it back >> clock wise and reassembled and it seems to work. >> I wouldn't have thought that shaft could have taken a permanent set from >> turning the key! >> I'm going to reassemble and try it again. >> More to follow >> Mike >> On Nov 17, 2013 12:33 PM, "Mike Morehouse" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Yes. I can even take the old electrical switch only which I thought was >>> the problem and plug the wiring harness into it and turn the electrical >>> switch with the blade of a screwdriver and the car starts. But when it is >>> assembled to the lock housing and lock cylinder and reconnected and I turn >>> the key...nothing. >>> Mike >>> On Nov 17, 2013 12:29 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Perhaps the new electrical switch is not made well/not on center and is >>>> causing binding when attached to the lock portion. Do you still have the >>>> old electrical portion just to try it for alignment purposes? >>>> >>>> Ray >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Mike Morehouse <[email protected]> >>>> To: VintagVW <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Sun, Nov 17, 2013 1:19 pm >>>> Subject: Re: [vintagvw] 72 Bug Lock Housing >>>> >>>> I have had all the parts in hand separately and I don't feel any >>>> sticking. When I just have the lock cylinder in hand and insert the key and >>>> turn no sticking or binding is felt on turning or insertion or removal. >>>> But when all 3 parts are assembled, such sites not stay car nor does >>>> steering wheel lock engage when key is removed. It works perfectly when >>>> electrical switch is not piggy backed on rear of lock housing. >>>> I just wonder if some component inside the lock housing is worn that is >>>> causing the problems. I put a little light lubricant in there but no luck. >>>> I'm stumped. >>>> Mike >>>> On Nov 17, 2013 12:06 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Did you try dry graphite powder? Lot of times one tumbler sticks- may >>>>> just need some lubrication? >>>>> >>>>> Ray >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Mike Morehouse <[email protected]> >>>>> To: VintagVW <[email protected]> >>>>> Sent: Sun, Nov 17, 2013 12:39 pm >>>>> Subject: [vintagvw] 72 Bug Lock Housing >>>>> >>>>> The part number on my OE ignition lock housing for my 72 stock bug >>>>> is 111 905 851N. >>>>> I think I'm just going to buy a new one if I can find one. Has anyone >>>>> ever bought this part and if so where? >>>>> Checked Mid America Motorworks but they don't show it for sale. >>>>> Thanks. I just have to figure my ignition problems have to be with >>>>> that as the lock cylinder itself and the electrical switch are both new >>>>> but >>>>> the lock housing is 40+ years old. >>>>> Thanks. >>>>> Mike in Alabama >>>>> -- >>>>> Visit the VintagVW archives at >>>>> http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] >>>>> --- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>> -- >>>>> Visit the VintagVW archives at >>>>> http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] >>>>> --- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> Visit the VintagVW archives at >>>> http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> -- >>>> Visit the VintagVW archives at >>>> http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] >>>> --- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> >>> -- > Visit the VintagVW archives at > http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > Visit the VintagVW archives at > http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/[email protected] --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. 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