 Stop Light Switch, Is it a VW part? |
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| andys |
 Jul 11 2007, 11:17 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None 
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Is the stop light switch on the pedal cluster a VW part, or a Porsche specific part?
Thanks, Andys |
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| Dr Evil |
Jul 11 2007, 11:55 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Not sure, but if you need one I am sure folks have them lying around. I might even have one.
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| davep |
Jul 12 2007, 11:37 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,143 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
I'm pretty sure it is a 914-only part, or at least a Porsche part.
Like most guys I have several in my stash. |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 12 2007, 11:39 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
It is NOT a VW part. VW used pressure switches. BTW, many perceived brake light switch problems are simply cases of improper installation, and easily corrected. The Cap'n
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| Eric_Shea |
Jul 12 2007, 12:07 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I've got some if you need one... pay the shipping. El Capitano is correct. The switch arm should be on the outside of the washer (closest to you) so when you depress the pedal, the switch follows.
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| andys |
Jul 12 2007, 01:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None
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The switch was originally installed correctly, but one of the ears with the threaded insert is completely cracked. Still functions but prone to failure.
Interesting; if you go to your FLAPS, they pull a pressure switch. Eric, you have a PM Thanks, Andys |
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| MartyYeoman |
Jul 12 2007, 07:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,518 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California
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Funny you should ask. I just replaced mine last week.
I ran mine with a broken tab for about five years before it gave up the ghost. Watch your volt meter. If it doen't jump when you push the pedal, it's time for the fix. By the way, I need another switch for my garage shelf now. Any offers? |
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| Allan |
Jul 12 2007, 07:44 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
That is just what the Cap'n ordered.
I was in the same boat a year ago and found that the pivot arm had just simply "Jumped the track" sort of. Make sure that the lever is not bent and in FRONT of the pedal. Mine was simple, I hope your's is too..... |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 12 2007, 08:05 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(andys @ Jul 12 2007, 12:03 PM)  The switch was originally installed correctly, but one of the ears with the threaded insert is completely cracked. Still functions but prone to failure. Interesting; if you go to your FLAPS, they pull a pressure switch. Eric, you have a PM Thanks, Andys Whatever were you doing in a FLAPS? The Cap'n |
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