Replacing steering column wiper switch, should the brass tab be grounding to the steering column? |
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Replacing steering column wiper switch, should the brass tab be grounding to the steering column? |
seanpaulmc |
Dec 19 2016, 07:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States |
The arm for the wiper switch coming out of the steering column in my '73 has been cut away. You can see that in the photos. Will this be hard to fix? Where can I source one?
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porschetub |
Dec 21 2016, 02:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,705 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Buy wisely,there is some rubbish ones out there,well documented on Samba,the Chinese copy ones are rubbish,take care fitting the wire retainer down the column this can be easily broken.
I recommend you replace the ignition switch @ the same time,takes little extra time but worth it while its all apart,I learned the hard way after getting my electric washer pump sorted the switch crapped out after a week (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . The electric pump conversion is a must also,the correct pump is easy to buy as its used in the 911,pelican parts stock them. |
seanpaulmc |
Dec 21 2016, 04:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 6-December 16 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 20,649 Region Association: South East States |
Buy wisely,there is some rubbish ones out there,well documented on Samba,the Chinese copy ones are rubbish,take care fitting the wire retainer down the column this can be easily broken. I recommend you replace the ignition switch @ the same time,takes little extra time but worth it while its all apart,I learned the hard way after getting my electric washer pump sorted the switch crapped out after a week (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . The electric pump conversion is a must also,the correct pump is easy to buy as its used in the 911,pelican parts stock them. Thanks for the info everybody. However it raises more questions for me. Looking back at the first photo I posted you can see the steering wheel straight on with the buttons on each side. The silver button next to the hazards on the left of the wheel starts the car (ignition) when the key is on. The silver button between the lighter and the heater controls to the right of the wheel is currently the horn. Reading 'Porschetub's' comments would leave me to believe I need that new ignition switch already. Anything else while I'm in there? |
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