Ignition switch

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Ignition switch

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Part number for 1979 Mk1 storm ignition switch, please anyone.


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Re: Ignition switch

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I can’t seem to find the part number online but I would take a guess it’s the same switch fitted to a most VW of that age.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ignition-Swi ... SwyhVdsFN9


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Re: Ignition switch

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Or might be this one?
Part number 111 905 865 L
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Febi-Ignitio ... 4613772000

It may be best to see how many connections you have on the original switch to check.

Sorry cant be much more help..


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Re: Ignition switch

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mark1gls wrote: Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:43 am Part number 111 905 865 L
Correct, only available new as an aftermarket part:

https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de ... 7c297.html

Plenty of choice online.


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Re: Ignition switch

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Thanks, guys.