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
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