[T2] Insulating ring

[c.dreike]

Finally found a little more detail regarding the insulating ring here:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=640289&postorder=desc
Look at the 4th post for a picture of the location.
Looks like the insulator wraps around the outside of the steering tube 
at the steering lock. I think that I could use some electrical tape.
However it may really not be needed at all because both the tube and 
shaft are at +12V. If the tube is grounded, the horn should blow.
Maybe the insulator keeps the turn signal stuff from shorting out.

And more here:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=488228&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20

Cheers,
Chris
64DD Kamper Kit
71Â  Sunroof

On 12/29/2018 4:56 PM, c.dreike wrote:
> Thanks Will,
> Can you figure out where it goes? Maybe it wraps around the steering 
> lock mechanism?
> Not so sure its needed as an electrical insulator as my horn is 
> working fine.
>
> Chris
>
> On 12/29/2018 12:34 PM, William Holt wrote:
>> On 12/29/18 2:00 PM, type2-request at type2.com wrote:
>>> There is an item called "Insulating Ring" inside the steering tube 
>>> below
>>> the steering wheel.
>>> In the Bay Bentley manual, Steering section 2  page 27 diagram the 
>>> item
>>> 11 is shown around the middle of the tube.
>>> In the 68 parts manual it is called out on page 4-12 as item 12 part
>>> number 211 499 599A.
>>
>> This is just a guess, Chris. Does it function to electrically 
>> insulate the column from the column tube since the horn button IIRC 
>> grounds out the circuit?
>>
>> My old manual shows what you're describing.
>>
>> Will Holt
>>
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