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Old 08-24-2012, 02:40 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Dusty - '98 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle TDI
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UFO, Once the engine is killed i have to cycle the key then i can switch the switch back to the on position and bump start it, or use the key, i bump it.
The beauty of the rocker type kill switch( on or off) is that you can coast in gear with the engine off with full brakes and power steering.
In neutral I will only have the break reserve vacuum and no power steering, if i need brakes or desire some power steering I put it in gear.
The car does coast surprisingly well in 5th gear, engine off with power steering & brakes.
On the steeper hills i will be in gear engine off maintaining my brakes and steering.
I myself find the powerless power steering manageable but it is indeed heavy, i look at as exercise..
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