High Beam Low Beam - Turn Signal

[RSWiser]

I haven't much at night in my Porsche since I got it but tonight I noticed that my high beams are on all the time, except when my turn signal is on.

When I put the turn signal on the lights dim. Turn signal off, High Beam.

When I click the high low switch in goes to low if I hold it in position.

I presume this means the switch is bad. Is it worth trying to repair or is is just a replacement item.

[k8atu]

This thread:

turn signal switch quick fix pictures

Will help you, it did me :-)

[LUFTMAN]

Need a new switch i have one $75.00 shipped regards tom

[Flat Six]

+1 turn signal switch.

Headlight relays should be next upgrade so you don't have to replace it again.

BTDT

Dale

[slodave]

You don't *need* a new switch. A lot of the time, you can fix the old one. I fixed mine a number of years ago and no problem since. I have since also added the relays.

[RSWiser]

Thanks for the info. I'll try the fix first.

Won't get to it until spring. But probably won't drive much at night due to the pending winter weather.

Thanks.

[Jdub]

Check your fuse box for a spare (empty) slot for the Marcus Sucro or similar upgrade - a relay for your hi/lo. A must have. The stalk switch can be repaired - be sure to lube with non-conductive grease (i.e. not dielectric).

[dshepp806]

No doubt, integrate the relay mods into your exercise.......switch? Fix or replace.

Doyle

[313green]

Does anyone have advice on replacing the entire stalk unit? My stalk handle is badly worn and I was told to replacece the entire unit vs. the stalk only. looking for directions. Thx!

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by 313green

Does anyone have advice on replacing the entire stalk unit? My stalk handle is badly worn and I was told to replacece the entire unit vs. the stalk only. looking for directions. Thx!

When i did miine, it is pretty stright forward.

Remove steering wheel;

Remove clam shell;

Note how the wires are routed;

Remove old switch assembly but leave wires attached;

Remove the wire bundles that go to the sockets in the fire wall, route the new wire along the same path, and plug in new wires;

For the wires going to the ignition switch, they are individually attached to the switch. I removed them one at a time and replaced it with the new wire before removing the next wire;

Replace Clam Shell;

Replace Steering wheel;

Install relays.