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Porsche Crest Mystery toggle switch

There's a small toggle switch just outside of the footwell on my 930 Slant. I don't know what it's for or what it's connected to, and it's always been in the "up" postion. Today it was midway between up and down, and I guess that's when I started having the boost problem. Is this toggle switch connected to my boost controller or something else?

Here's a photo. Sorry it's dark, I couldn't get enough light in the photo, and I put it back to the "up" position:



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That's the switch to the p*ssy magnet. They made them extra strong in '87. The parts are NLA. Use judiciously.
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That's the switch to the p*ssy magnet. They made them extra strong in '87. The parts are NLA. Use judiciously.
Good one
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That's the switch to the p*ssy magnet. They made them extra strong in '87. The parts are NLA. Use judiciously.
Awesome, but are you sure it's not a switch that turns the cab into a coupe for the times when one wants a "man's" car?!
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That's funny, but I really want to know what that switch is for
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Well it isn't factory so you will need to pull the cover loose and trace the wires.
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You got aftermarket Amp or Alarm? It's definitely not stock...
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seriously its probably soime aftermarket alarm system or something.
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seriously its probably soime aftermarket alarm system or something.
My car does have an aftermarket alarm system, but I tried moving the switch with the key in the ignition and nothing happens.
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My slant has a switch like that too. I've been afraid to touch it for the last 8 years. Lemme know what you find out!!!
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You got aftermarket Amp or Alarm? It's definitely not stock...
Both, actually. But it doesn't seem to affect the alarm system. It's been in the "up" position since I bought the car, and today it was halfway down, which was also when my boost problem started, which I wrote in a separate thread if you want to read it.
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My slant has a switch like that too. I've been afraid to touch it for the last 8 years...
After Burner Option 1215 offered in 87. Use with caution.
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That's the take off switch, it only engages at 350MPH so don't worry...

Now seriously, if you follow those purple w/green connector wires might take you there because those wires are not OEM either.
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Flip it the rest of the way and see what happens next. Maybe it's a on off for a ebc.
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ejection seat

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High beam switch. Old school Chevrolet style.
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High beam switch. Old school Chevrolet style.
I'm not so sure about that, because I just turned my lights on, moved the switch around, and nothing happened.
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I'm going to guess on a valet switch or something tied to your alarm. As ohers have stated, the only way you will ever know is to pull the kick panel out and take a look at where the wires go. That isn't an oem switch so not much help on it's purpose. Investigative work will be required here.

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I have one & have believed it to be the power antenna. It has a fuse missing under that panel & have never messed with it. Just a thought.

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