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> reverse light switch, adjustment possible?
double-a
post Mar 22 2006, 10:35 PM
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my reverse lights work, but i have to hold the shift lever hard into reverse to get them to light up. when i let go of the lever, the lights go out. i like the shifter position where it is, so is there any in/out adjustment available back at the switch?

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post Mar 22 2006, 10:42 PM
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There's no adjustment other than being sure its screwed into its location on the transmission. The switch does have an operating pushrod that does wear with time and needs to be replaced. I would put a new one in before anything else and see if that doesn't solve your problem.
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post Mar 22 2006, 11:02 PM
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thanks, i'll put a wtb ad in the classifieds.

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post Mar 23 2006, 07:05 AM
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On my 71, I would have to roll backwards a small bit before the light would come on. Then it started going on and off as I rolled backwards.

I replaced the reverse switch and the light comes on as soon as I put it in reverse and stays on. I didn't change the pin but should have. Its just a few bucks.

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post Mar 23 2006, 10:58 AM
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Aaron, buy a new pin from Porsche or Pelican. Used is likely to be as worn as yours.
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post Mar 23 2006, 11:02 AM
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will do, thanks. what about the switch, is it common for them to fail? car has about 114k miles on it.

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It could but I think it is usually a "go or no go" situation. They aren't too expensive so you might do it all at once just to be sure. Call Sunset Imports (503-641-8600) and see what they have and how much. If they can get parts by Saturday, I will pick up for you and bring to PIR on Sunday afternoon.
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post Mar 23 2006, 11:31 AM
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I would not worry about your switch. It is 99% of the time the rod being shortened by wear.

If, by freakish chance, your switch is bad drop me a line and I may have a spare you can have. I always saved them from junked trannies because I had the rod go bad onec, too.
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post Mar 23 2006, 05:28 PM
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sunset didn't have one, so i'll need to order it elsewhere. and whenever i get the car back from the body shop i can install it.

thanks for the offer mike, i'll let you know if my switch is bad.

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post Mar 23 2006, 05:59 PM
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I fixed one by taking out the washer and using hylomar on the threads to seal it. It compensates for rod wear. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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