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| anythingaircooled |
 Jun 17 2017, 07:44 AM
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My 73 914 just arrived from Georgia (Original color Delphi Green Metallic). I bought it site unseen and had it shipped. It was cheap and I'm a little nuts! It's a decent car that is to become a nice hotrod someday.
The first I am working on is getting the electrical issues sorted so I can drive it. The car starts, runs and drives. The following electrical problems are present. 1) No Brake lights (switch in place) 2) No headlights (they go up and down) 3) No turn Signals I do have all running lights working with the headlight switch on. tail lights, side markers, and front lights. I have no power at fuses 1 through 5 and new fuses in place. When I dropped the fuse box everything looked ok with the exception of a light blue wire cut from the last position far right. Still have power there. Looking for some advice on where to start hunting down the issues. Thanks Steve   |
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| arne |
Nov 18 2017, 11:18 AM
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Serial Rescuer of old vehicles... Group: Members Posts: 743 Joined: 31-January 17 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 20,799 Region Association: None |
I agree with the previous comments - track this systematically, step by step.
That said, in this case I suspect a bad ignition switch. |
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| porschetub |
Nov 18 2017, 01:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,706 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
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QUOTE(arne @ Nov 19 2017, 06:18 AM)  I agree with the previous comments - track this systematically, step by step. That said, in this case I suspect a bad ignition switch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I found constant on and off with the ignition when I was testing curcuits took the switch out in fairly quickly,I had part of the "keyed" portion go then soon after that it failed. Once the outer plastic housing cracks the return contact spring loses tention on the internal contacts.   IMO any car purchased with electrical issues should have this part changed otherwise you will be chasing your tail .....ask me how I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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anythingaircooled 73 914 just arrived - Electrical issues Jun 17 2017, 07:44 AM
haasman If it were me, I'd get my old fashion test lig... Nov 18 2017, 01:06 AM Spoke :wttc:
As previously mentioned, get the schemati... Nov 18 2017, 09:00 AM
marksteinhilber I agree that the white plastic ignition switch can... Nov 18 2017, 06:05 PM
oakdalecurtis The more you study these electrical diagrams, the ... Nov 18 2017, 06:10 PM |
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