[PAAirheads] !966 R 27 electronics switch problem

[Craig Barnhart]

Walter,

I also purchased the Rocky Point Cycle ignition switch replacement for my
project /5, and can vouch for the quality and fit. I haven't thought of the
epoxy trick tho. Thanks, Bruce!

Craig

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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:03:27 -0400
> From: Bruce Kramer <hbkramer3 at gmail.com>
> To: walter craig <makenewagain at yahoo.com>
> Cc: PAAirheads <paairheads at mail.casano.com>
> Subject: Re: [PAAirheads] !966 R 27 electronics switch problem
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> Walt,
> If you find that you cannot repair and reinstall the ornery OEM switch
> board and are not a purist, Rocky point cycle has a updated/keyed ignition
> switch that  fits and will put a smile on your face. It nestles under the
> spring loaded Switch cover and all you have to do once installed is epoxy
> the new rocky point key to the black bmw oem key top and you can?t tell the
> difference except the switch will last for 100 years.If you?re going to try
> to save the oem switch be very careful when you bend the 4  tabs back that
> hold the switchboard to the top of the nacelle.I don?t recall the fix for
> the right/ switch indents. Someone will chime in on that one. Good luck.
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> Regards
> Bruce
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> > On Jun 10, 2019, at 8:10 PM, walter craig via PAAirheads <
> paairheads at casano.com> wrote:
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> > Hello fellow friends of older BMWs.
> > I have a sweet R27. Problem is when I push in the key, the headlight and
> parking lamp will not come off. Also, I cannot feel anything when I rotate
> the key.... there should be some clicks or pulses when the key shifts let
> or right.
> > All else works, .
> > Any ideas?
> > How do I get the switch assy out of the headlight shell??
> > Stumped (for the moment) in Glenville, PA.
> > Please call or email Walt at 717 229 2840.
> > makenewagain at yahoo.com
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