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Posted by: brcacti Sep 18 2019, 01:21 PM

does this look like the correct 914 ignition switch? I noticed some are selling just the plug to fit into the metal???

Posted by: brcacti Sep 18 2019, 02:46 PM

forgot to add picture, here it is


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Posted by: theer Sep 18 2019, 02:49 PM

Nope - not for a 914-4 anyway.. maybe for the -6??

It does look a lot like my '64 VW Karmann Ghia ignition switch, though.

Posted by: jcd914 Sep 18 2019, 02:50 PM

That is not a 914 ignition switch.

You could probably make it power the ignition and start the car but it won't fit the steering column or unlock the steering.

Jim

Posted by: Sprout Sep 18 2019, 02:52 PM

Doesn't look right to me, but someone else might weigh in. My ignition key tumbler was just replaced with a 944-style one, and also replaced the ignition switch with a Porsche brand one, and they work beautifully. I will not buy the Meistersatz or any brand other than Porsche ignition switch again.

Posted by: bretth Sep 18 2019, 04:52 PM

That looks almost exactly like the one that went in my 66 Beetle. Nothing to do with a 914.

Posted by: brcacti Sep 18 2019, 05:56 PM

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH, got it from Sierra madre says on the paperwork and box porsche 914 70-76 but I called and they will take it back. So are you all saying I need to get a genuine porsche from the dealer ignition switch when I need one?

Posted by: lierofox Sep 18 2019, 06:06 PM

Think you hit the nail on the head with that one.

https://www.jbugs.com/product/111905803D.html Looks like brcacti has one of these.

Can't find a single 914 ignition switch/lock cylinder that looks like that one at all.

The last ignition switch I bought was from Pelican for my 1975
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/171905865.htm?pn=171-905-865-INT


Are you needing to replace the switch, or is it the lock cylinder that's bad on yours, brcacti?

Posted by: brcacti Sep 18 2019, 06:08 PM

thank you

Posted by: bandjoey Sep 18 2019, 06:09 PM

If your metal body is there you can buy just the white electrical part. Thats all that quits on the switch.
http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-914-Ignition-Switch-srch.html

Posted by: porschetub Sep 19 2019, 12:42 AM

SMC cock up heaps of orders,never dealing again,appears they don't really know what they are selling...don't be surprised.
Plastic piece that suits early Audi,VW and 944 Porsche also $8 on Pelican parts,mine still works after 3yrs,good luck.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 19 2019, 05:07 AM

I can say with 100% certainty it's a -67 beetle switch.
Also it's aftermarket as it's key is the shape of later VW keys, early factory keys had the VW bubble head.
IIRC they only cost around $10.

A 914 switch is just the switch, it doesn't include the lock tumbler and keys.

Posted by: brcacti Sep 19 2019, 05:09 AM

thanks for that

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 19 2019, 07:59 AM

there are BASICALLY three different ignition lock and key tumbler combinations, 70-early 71 late 71 and 72-76

If you have a 72-76 you can use the 924 assembly, if you have the 70-early 71 you can use the 70-71 beetle assembly. Both original 914 assemblies have been discontinued. What we usually do however is restore the original to match the original key

Posted by: brcacti Sep 19 2019, 12:27 PM

Thanks to you all