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1986 brake light switch?
Need some help locating the Brake light switch for my 86 carrera. I tried the Haynes guide, but either they're information was wrong for the year, or I have an odd ball car! at any rate it takes quite a stand on the pedal to get the lights to activate, which is unnerving for several reasons, tickets, rear ender, ect...Thanks in advance!
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09-17-2004, 01:40 PM
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The switches are located on the side of the master cylinder. There are two. Our host sells them. You should replace both while you're in there. One of them is a bit of a PITA to get out, but this is an easy DIY job overall.
Good luck! 
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'86 brake light switch(s) #23
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09-17-2004, 02:36 PM
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You'll need to check to see if they're two-pole or three-pole switches so you can order the correct ones.
Chris.
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09-17-2004, 03:18 PM
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I just did mine. You'll need to remove some duct work and they are a bit of a pain to get to but the job is do-able. A friend of mine taught me a trick: depress (and hold) the brake pedal slightly when you remove each switch and not fluid comes out at all. Remember that brake fluid is bad-nsaty stuff. You may want to do a brake flush while you are at it.
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09-17-2004, 07:02 PM
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Thanks for all the tips and suggestions!!!
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09-18-2004, 10:24 AM
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1976 Porsche Carrera 3.0
1995 Porsche 993 Carrera Coupe
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