 headlight problem, move steering wheel and hi/low beam starts to switch |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| cooper1340s |
  Oct 18 2019, 07:43 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 18-June 19 From: Land O Lakes, FL Member No.: 23,227 Region Association: South East States  |
I replaced the stock steering wheel in my 76 914 with a MOMO wheel and adapter. Now I notice that my headlights go from low beam to high beam and back again as I turn the steering wheel in either direction. I also noticed that the blue light indicating high beams no longer works. When steering wheel is stationary, the high/low switch works intermittently. Any ideas about this?
|
   |
 
|
| Mikey914 |
Oct 19 2019, 09:14 AM
Post
#2
|
|
The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,657 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None 
|
Switch is on the column. So I'd start looking there as you were just there. Look for any indication that what was installed is wearing on something. check the switch visually. If not probably a wire. My money is problem is in the column from what you said. Usually if it happens after you have done something it's something you just did. Occasionally random things happen, but it's a start.
Try putting the old wheel back and see if it still occurs. |
|
|
|
| morsmanlaw |
Mar 14 2020, 11:28 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 27-August 13 From: Jenks, OK Member No.: 16,308 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Oct 19 2019, 10:14 AM)  Switch is on the column. So I'd start looking there as you were just there. Look for any indication that what was installed is wearing on something. check the switch visually. If not probably a wire. My money is problem is in the column from what you said. Usually if it happens after you have done something it's something you just did. Occasionally random things happen, but it's a start. Try putting the old wheel back and see if it still occurs. The same thing happens with mine. I have the OEM steering wheel. Turning can act the same as pulling on the headlight dimmer stalk. An old Pelican thread (2002) recommended checking the connection pins in the steering column. I'll start there. |
|
|
|
| FlacaProductions |
Mar 15 2020, 10:21 AM
Post
#4
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,570 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
|
check that the 4 slot head screws under the wheel that hold the switches in are not making contact with housing and that the screws are tight.
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 7th May 2024 - 08:51 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.