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ignition problem
Posted: 27 Jul 2013, 21:38
by gayle
hi,just got my first van.its a 1990 t25 1.9 petrol.it has a few problems!
first one is that when you start it,you have to turn the key back a bit to stop the starter as the spring is gone.this may seem like a daft question but is the spring in the ignition barrel or the ignition switch?just so i know what to get before i take the whole thing apart
Re: ignition problem
Posted: 28 Jul 2013, 05:44
by bigherb
It's in the ignition switch.
Re: ignition problem
Posted: 28 Jul 2013, 09:56
by gayle
Fab.thanks
Re: ignition problem
Posted: 28 Jul 2013, 16:59
by Oldiebut goodie
No spring inside the switch on mine - replaced it yesterday and dismantled the old one. The key sprang back in the barrel alone still therefore I surmised that the spring is in the barrel!
See!
Re: ignition problem
Posted: 30 Jul 2013, 19:45
by California Dreamin
Oldiebut goodie....pretty sure when you drive the switch with a flat blade screwdriver it does have a spring back mechanism on the last position...
I suppose it could be both but this issue is more commonly the switch itself.
Martin
Re: ignition problem
Posted: 30 Jul 2013, 20:34
by Oldiebut goodie
Nope - got it in my hand at the moment - definitely no spring!
If you look at the pic above there is no place for a spring either.
Re: ignition problem
Posted: 30 Jul 2013, 21:08
by California Dreamin
I'm 700 miles away in France but a used one in my spares box. You have me thinking now lol...will have a look tomorrow.
Martin
