914/6 ignition switch woes, won't engage starter |
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914/6 ignition switch woes, won't engage starter |
rudedude |
Jun 11 2019, 07:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 1-January 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,387 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
For a few years now the switch in my /6 has been declining in its ability to get past the run position to the start position. It can take upwards of 10 tries to engage starter. I finally ordered a new electrical portion believing that to be the issue. Now that i have the electrical part removed I see that the issue is in the mechanical part. Has anyone had one apart to see if they are repairable? Its now gone to a much more difficult fix removing shear pins and the switch than just the easy fix. Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks, Jule |
914Sixer |
Jun 12 2019, 06:31 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Maybe Dan can fix it for you. Sounds like it is just worn out. Replacements are in the $800 range.
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bdstone914 |
Jun 12 2019, 08:06 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,497 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
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rudedude |
Jun 12 2019, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 1-January 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,387 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I spoke with porsche dealer as this is supposedly a special order, ? keyed to your vin. Is it possible to change the tumbler assembly on a used one? Or am I stuck going with porsche? It is the same ignition interlock that is used in 911 up thru 98 I believe.
Thanks, Jule |
mb911 |
Jun 12 2019, 10:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,750 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I spoke with porsche dealer as this is supposedly a special order, ? keyed to your vin. Is it possible to change the tumbler assembly on a used one? Or am I stuck going with porsche? It is the same ignition interlock that is used in 911 up thru 98 I believe. Thanks, Jule Tweet can do it. He did mine took a while but he was rekeying everything and he was very busy. Make sure you call and talk to him. |
sixnotfour |
Jun 12 2019, 11:25 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,392 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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rudedude |
Jun 12 2019, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 1-January 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,387 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks, I'll get ahold of him
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