my reverse lights work, but i have to hold the shift lever hard into reverse to get them to light up. when i let go of the lever, the lights go out. i like the shifter position where it is, so is there any in/out adjustment available back at the switch?

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There's no adjustment other than being sure its screwed into its location on the transmission. The switch does have an operating pushrod that does wear with time and needs to be replaced. I would put a new one in before anything else and see if that doesn't solve your problem.

thanks, i'll put a wtb ad in the classifieds.

~a

On my 71, I would have to roll backwards a small bit before the light would come on. Then it started going on and off as I rolled backwards.

I replaced the reverse switch and the light comes on as soon as I put it in reverse and stays on. I didn't change the pin but should have. Its just a few bucks.

Spoke

Aaron, buy a new pin from Porsche or Pelican. Used is likely to be as worn as yours.

will do, thanks. what about the switch, is it common for them to fail? car has about 114k miles on it.

~a

It could but I think it is usually a "go or no go" situation. They aren't too expensive so you might do it all at once just to be sure. Call Sunset Imports (503-641-8600) and see what they have and how much. If they can get parts by Saturday, I will pick up for you and bring to PIR on Sunday afternoon.

I would not worry about your switch. It is 99% of the time the rod being shortened by wear.

If, by freakish chance, your switch is bad drop me a line and I may have a spare you can have. I always saved them from junked trannies because I had the rod go bad onec, too.

sunset didn't have one, so i'll need to order it elsewhere. and whenever i get the car back from the body shop i can install it.

thanks for the offer mike, i'll let you know if my switch is bad.

~a

I fixed one by taking out the washer and using hylomar on the threads to seal it. It compensates for rod wear.