Left side ignition switch conversion-Alternate Idea, Conversion is completed. Options

[jkb944t]

I am considering an alternate plan for a left side ignition switch conversion. My plan is to alter a standard 914-4 steering column to accept a left side 911 ignition switch including the locking feature.

I would remove the right hand ignition switch and possibly fill in the area like some others have done. The other option would be to insert a push button switch instead of the key tumbler and use it to energize a windshield washer pump motor.

I will need to get some dimensions shown on the photo so I know how to modify the standard 914-4 column to accept the 911 ignition switch. It would be very helpful if someone can help with these dimensions.



Jeff B

[jkb944t]

Getting back to the modification….next step is modifying the steering shaft.

I used a cutoff wheel to remove the steering lock tabs off the steering shaft of the 914-4 shaft. This is needed since the 911 ignition switch mounts 3.00 inches further down on the steering tube.







After assembling the modified shaft into the steering tube I test fit everything to make sure the steering lock worked correctly. This modification is progressing well without any major issues so far.



I have two problems to solve before I can move forward. The first small problem is the gray wire with a brown strip that I mentioned previously. The other problem is how to space the three switches (headlight, emergency flasher, and fog light) to the left of the ignition switch. On the earlier cars without the dash vents there was more room to locate the switches.

Ideally I would move the emergency flasher to the right side of the steering column but this is somewhat difficult due to all the wires that attach to the back of the switch.

Jeff B

[gothspeed]

I have two problems to solve before I can move forward. The first small problem is the gray wire with a brown strip that I mentioned previously. The other problem is how to space the three switches (headlight, emergency flasher, and fog light) to the left of the ignition switch. On the earlier cars without the dash vents there was more room to locate the switches.

Ideally I would move the emergency flasher to the right side of the steering column but this is somewhat difficult due to all the wires that attach to the back of the switch.

Jeff B

You can make a small extension harness. With male spade connectors going into the OE harness and female spade connectors to your flasher switch at new location. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[jkb944t]

I have two problems to solve before I can move forward. The first small problem is the gray wire with a brown strip that I mentioned previously. The other problem is how to space the three switches (headlight, emergency flasher, and fog light) to the left of the ignition switch. On the earlier cars without the dash vents there was more room to locate the switches.

Ideally I would move the emergency flasher to the right side of the steering column but this is somewhat difficult due to all the wires that attach to the back of the switch.

Jeff B

You can make a small extension harness. With male spade connectors going into the OE harness and female spade connectors to your flasher switch at new location. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I looked at the relay again last night and I think your idea will be easier than I originally though. There are multiple wires coming to each terminal on the emergency flasher switch but I only need to use single wires for each terminal connection on the extension harness.

It makes more sense to me to have the emergency flasher switch to the right of the steering column than to try to squeeze it in on the left side.

Jeff B