November 2009

Meanwhile, the disassembly of the chassis are being performed, the refurbishment of various details takes part. Among the first details are the ignition switch.

The ignition switch as it looked when it was dismantled from the car. It has a steering lock function, so when its mounted in place, the steering column goes through the hole to the left and locks the steering column when the key is not inserted into the lock.

There is no "Start" position for the key, so the engine is started by turning the key 180° to the "FAHRT" position, and then pressing a start-pedal on floor, witch are directly connected to an arm of the starter motor. The red indicator lamp below the keyhole is the charge warning light that glows when the ignition is switched is on and the engine not have enough rpm to charge the battery.

Renovation done. The key was missing, but the key code was impressed on the back side of the lock, so a couple of new Neiman original keys could be ordered from a locksmith in Germany. They was delivered after a few days and fit perfectly.

The electrical connections behind the protective cover on the back of the lock. The charging warning lamp are easily accessible if it needs to be replaced, but the original bulb was still working.

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