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914World.com _ FS/WTB: 914 Parts _ WTB: 914 reverse or back up light switch in tranny.

Posted by: nsr-jamie Apr 10 2012, 09:48 PM

Hi, looking for a good used back up or reverse light switch for my 914...the switch that controls the back up lights when you put the car in reverse, I need affordable shipping to Japan as well. Please email or PM me, thank you.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Apr 11 2012, 12:00 AM

I have it new Jamie...want it? Say $75 +shipping?

Posted by: euro911 Apr 12 2012, 10:08 AM

Not a bad price for new. When I was looking a couple of years ago, couldn't find a new one for less than $85.

Posted by: davesprinkle Apr 12 2012, 08:52 PM

Hey Jamie, in succession I purchased 3 of these new, and had two of them fail immediately, with torn internal seals that caused leaks. The 3rd one didn't leak, but it also fails to make a reliable connection. Whether or not the lights actually turn on is random, with a bias toward NOT. Frustrating. Maybe a bad design, more likely poor manufacturing of the late switches.

Posted by: luskesq Apr 12 2012, 09:53 PM

You should check out the condition of the cam follower (pin) 901-303.017.01 if replacing the switch also Jamie. They are known to wear down so even though the switch is okay, it isn't long enough to properly active. Also, they are relatively inexpensive (under $10.00) although I understand that some folks make their own.

Keith