Question about mini toggle switches in 911 gauge section of dash

Tidybuoy · 08:09 AM

I purchased a couple of switches from a later model 911 - the toggle switches that goe in the dash near the gauge cluster. My plan was to use these for something other than the original purpose (like flashing led to simulate alarm, or fuel cutoff switch, etc..).

Anyway, they arrived and it appears that that are burst type switches (i.e., they don't have constant on or off and look like they work only when you push them).

Can anyone confirm that this is how these switches work. Or, do you push and they work and once you push again, they stop working - if that makes sense. If they are only used for a temporary on situation (i.e., headlight washer, etc) then I may have to find another switch to use. At least I have something to take with me to a store when searching for a comparable switch.

Thanks

javadog · 02-22-2013, 02:50 AM

The headlight washer switches are momentary. The rear wiper switches are on/off and probably the ones you need. The rocker switch for the mirror adjustor can select either of two things.

JR

Arne2 · Arne2's Garage

javadog is correct. The rear wiper switch I just added is not momentary - clicks on, then clicks off. Which seemed odd to me when I added the rear wiper to my car, I expected and would have preferred a momentary switch for the wiper. Maybe I need to swap parts with a headlight washer switch to make a momentary wiper switch.

Tidybuoy · 02-22-2013, 08:07 AM

Thanks. At least now I know what to look for. And, I will check both of the switches that I bought - maybe the other one is the correct one that I need.

HawgRyder · HawgRyder's Garage

For a quicky type of fake alarm system..
If you put a flashing LED (neg side) from the output of the alt (+ when engine running...and - when stopped) and the pos side to the hot side of the battery the LED will come on and blink whenever you turn off the ignition.
Some cars require a little experimentation to get the right contacts...but the amount of current taken by the LED is micro...and the light will automatically come on without you having to remember to activate it.
These LED's are of the 12 or 14 V type.
You can also use this trigger effect to turn on a real system if you so desire.
Bob