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> 1975 914 brake light/turn signal question....with video!, Update: Video added...see latest post
billh1963
post Aug 29 2018, 06:42 PM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Aug 29 2018, 08:24 PM) *

The ebrake wire runs under the front seat and could get smashed over time. The ebrake switch is a really cheap switch and prone to not working right.


Looks like the only convenient way to get to that switch is to pull the driver's seat out....ugh
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post Aug 30 2018, 06:12 AM
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You should be able to get to the switch w/o removing the seat. Mostly the ebrake handle is in the way.
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post Aug 30 2018, 08:24 AM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Aug 30 2018, 08:12 AM) *

You should be able to get to the switch w/o removing the seat. Mostly the ebrake handle is in the way.


Looked at that last night...awfully tight in there!
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post Aug 30 2018, 08:49 AM
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I am watching this thread with great interest because I have a similar but not exactly the same problem. Mine started when the indicator lamp was changed for the e-brake. Now my relay flashes crazy like yours but I have a 1973 with two blinker indicators. Plan on changing most of the indicator lamps to LED soon. Maybe that will help.

It looks like your Tach and maybe speedometer lamps have been upgraded to LED's from the video. The fuel light looks original.

The seat is easy to remove but on my '73 there is a catch tab so when you pull the seat all the way forward it does not pop out of the track. You have to reach under the seat and push up on a tab inside the track (can't remember what side) and get fingers full of grease doing it.
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post Aug 30 2018, 10:56 AM
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QUOTE(tmc914 @ Aug 30 2018, 10:49 AM) *

I am watching this thread with great interest because I have a similar but not exactly the same problem. Mine started when the indicator lamp was changed for the e-brake. Now my relay flashes crazy like yours but I have a 1973 with two blinker indicators. Plan on changing most of the indicator lamps to LED soon. Maybe that will help.

It looks like your Tach and maybe speedometer lamps have been upgraded to LED's from the video. The fuel light looks original.

The seat is easy to remove but on my '73 there is a catch tab so when you pull the seat all the way forward it does not pop out of the track. You have to reach under the seat and push up on a tab inside the track (can't remember what side) and get fingers full of grease doing it.



I've pulled 914 seats before. It's not a huge task. The problem is it's just one of many new tasks that keep getting added as I get the car ready for Okteenerfest. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I've spent a lot of time chasing down this light issue. But, it's worth it to me. I don't like it when things don't work like they should.

A google search indicates that many replacement relays do the quick flash/buzzing. Original ones don't. I bought a new Wehr relay that is not supposed to do that. But, as you can see, it does. I have a couple parts cars that may have original relays in them. I'm going to check them out and see what that does (after I get this issue fixed).

Another interesting point, now that you bring it up, is I have read that some LED conversions cause issues because of resistance changes (bulb filaments have higher resistance than LED lights). I know on older 911's with high mounted third brake lights the LED brake light conversions cause issues with the high mount taillight. I wonder if the fact that not all my gauges (and yours , too) have LED's will cause issues? Maybe Timothy will see this thread and chime in.
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post Sep 3 2018, 05:59 PM
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Update: Replaced the e-brake switch and no joy. I traced the wire back to the tunnel and it's not shorted between the switch and the tunnel.

I'll have to fight this battle another day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Sep 4 2018, 08:48 AM
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QUOTE(billh1963 @ Sep 3 2018, 07:59 PM) *

Update: Replaced the e-brake switch and no joy. I traced the wire back to the tunnel and it's not shorted between the switch and the tunnel.

I'll have to fight this battle another day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


Darn!! well maybe some one at Okteenerfest will have an idea bout it - At least the car is driving and running which is more than I can say at this point!
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QUOTE(billh1963 @ Sep 3 2018, 07:59 PM) *

Update: Replaced the e-brake switch and no joy. I traced the wire back to the tunnel and it's not shorted between the switch and the tunnel.

I'll have to fight this battle another day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


Darn!! well maybe some one at Okteenerfest will have an idea bout it - At least the car is driving and running which is more than I can say at this point!


Yes...running good. My Brad Penn oil arrives today and will be changing oil and adjusting valves this week.

Carbs probably need tuning (running a little rich) but not so bad I can't drive it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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