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> Ignition wiring/plug, Early vs Late round 2 please help!
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post Mar 17 2014, 07:44 AM
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So I bought a steering column with the ignition switch and associated wiring and turn signal. I went to install it on my 71 and the plug is different. My car's plug has a center rib that runs between the individual plugs but my "new" column and plug do not. It sucks because I spent money keying the switch as it did not come with a key.
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So I bought another column that I know is from a 1971 car, it doesn't f!#king fit either!
My car was built in 07/1971....

Column plug on the left, car on the right. How can I make this work? Can somebody sell me what I need?

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post Mar 17 2014, 08:05 AM
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70 & 71 have a unique steering column and ignition. I might have the ignition plug you need in a parts car. You would have to graft it into your harness. PM me if you want it.
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post Mar 17 2014, 12:28 PM
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Let me see if I can find a column. Thanks
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post Mar 17 2014, 07:15 PM
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70,71 column were sourced from the VW Type 3 parts . When the 72 came along with the built in wiper switch they were sourced from the VW Type 1 Bug.
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post Mar 29 2014, 08:39 PM
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post Mar 29 2014, 09:13 PM
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The best idea would be to keep looking for a 1971 steering column, that has the 14pin connector. The 12pin is a 1970 column, I tmay have come from a 1971 car, but it was not original to it. The 1971 chassis harness has a 13th wire in it that the 1970 does not have, and uses the 14pin connector with one empty cavity.
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post Mar 29 2014, 09:20 PM
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You'll want to be sure the replacement column bolts in, as well. That changed, too, but I'm not sure when.

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post Mar 29 2014, 09:26 PM
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Mike Why not just change the connector?
PM me.


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post Mar 29 2014, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Mar 29 2014, 11:26 PM) *

Mike Why not just change the connector?
PM me.

I worked on my som's 70 today with the same issue . I attempted to change the connector but 3 or 4 of the wire colors didn't match. I manage to make it work for the most part, after an hour of testing. I still have to do some more testing in the morning.
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post Mar 29 2014, 10:58 PM
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Brad Mayeur has an NOS 1971 column on ebay right now...or contact him directly.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-1971-S...4de&vxp=mtr
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post Mar 29 2014, 11:08 PM
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I have a 70. bought one that was for 72. grrrrr Call Easy Porsche Parts in Emeryville, cali. and see if they have one.
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post Mar 30 2014, 06:22 AM
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Mar 30 2014, 12:58 AM) *

Brad Mayeur has an NOS 1971 column on ebay right now...or contact him directly.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-1971-S...4de&vxp=mtr

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) buy the one on ebay. sell the others.
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post Mar 30 2014, 07:36 AM
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Porsche sells both the male and female 14 pin connector shells brand new. Just buy two of them and replace the shells.
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post Mar 30 2014, 09:05 AM
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Porsche sells both the male and female 14 pin connector shells brand new. Just buy two of them and replace the shells.


That's a good idea, but what's that 13th wire for on the car and will that mess me up with a 12 wire column?
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post Mar 30 2014, 09:32 AM
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Someone had contacted me recently about this...I did a study with the limited information I have. The major problem is that there is no 1970 chassis harness schematic available and I have not had an opportunity to completely wring out a 1970 harness to know what each circuit it. Based on wire color only:




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