the mystery of the turn signal toggle

[Joshy Robots]

I've got a chronic problem with a stuck turn signal toggle. car is a 69t. a few months ago it started getting sticky when I'd toggle up for the passenger signal.

then progressively stickier with each use. after a few days I could only flip it to the driver's side. tried shooting it with electrical cleaner. helped for a bit, but eventually the problem resurfaced and got worse.

a month later toggling to the driver side started getting sticky too. at this point it's impossible to toggle up for the passenger's side. after spraying a gang load of electrical cleaner I get about a day's use of the driver's side before it freezes up too.

anyone else ever experienced this? is it failing? time to source a new toggle?

thanks y'all

[Joshy Robots]

anybody? best I could find was this thread about high/low beams: turn signal switch quick fix pictures

[Joshy Robots]

k, well, swung parts heaven and they defenitly don't have any turn signal toggles for sale. if anyone's got any wisdom on this feel free to shoot me a note.

[The cap'n]

I assume you're speaking of the turn signal combi switch. It sounds as if it's a goner. Depending on the year, they should be available new.

The Cap'n

[Joshy Robots]

Originally Posted by The cap'n

I assume you're speaking of the turn signal combi switch. It sounds as if it's a goner. Depending on the year, they should be available new.

The Cap'n

Yessir, that's exactly the switch. Looks like '69 was a one-off year and they've since ceased making repros. Looks like it's hand signals from here out.

[The cap'n]

I looked around a bit. Looks like you're right. Have you tried DC Auto?

The Cap'n

[Joshy Robots]

Woa. I didn't even know about DC Auto. Looks like they may have one for me. I'll tear out the old one first to make sure it's legitimately kaput. Thanks again Cap!

[The cap'n]

My pleasure. Aside from ragging on people, helping is what I'm here for ...

The Cap'n

[HarryD]

Parts Heaven is another breaker yard that has been good for me on this oddball stuff. Also. If you do not care about having it match (think concours) you may be able to use other year units. This what I did for my stalk.

[Joshy Robots]

Originally Posted by HarryD

Parts Heaven is another breaker yard that has been good for me on this oddball stuff. Also. If you do not care about having it match (think concours) you may be able to use other year units. This what I did for my stalk.

Yeah, I dropped by Parts Heaven the other day. They gave me a SOL grin and a pat on the back.

How painful was it to rig up another year?

[HarryD]

Josh. For my 1973.5 the later switch fit right in. The difference was the shape of the stalk. (The replacement has a round shaft and the original was a channel shape) Not sure want fits what.

[RSTarga]

Try easypor, they specialize in long hoods

[HarryD]

RSTarga. That was the other one I was trying to remember. The EASY Web site is: SF Bay Area Porsche New & Used Parts || EASY - European Auto Salvage Yard

Another great yard to deal with.

[Joshy Robots]

Yeah, those dudes are about a 10 minute roll from my house. We bay area folks are spoiled.

[RD911T]

Josh,

Do you have a part number? I've got turn signal and wiper assemblies that I thought came out of a 71 to match my car. I installed the wiper stalk and it doesn't have the same wiring. If I figure out I can't use it, I'll sell it. I believe the one I have is 901 613 302 04

The one in my car (71T) is 911 613 302 00

Tom

[Joshy Robots]

Originally Posted by RD911T

Josh,

Do you have a part number? I've got turn signal and wiper assemblies that I thought came out of a 71 to match my car. I installed the wiper stalk and it doesn't have the same wiring. If I figure out I can't use it, I'll sell it. I believe the one I have is 901 613 302 04

The one in my car (71T) is 911 613 302 00

Tom

I believe that's exactly the one I need. It in pretty good shape? Shoot me a PM with details if you're interested in getting rid of it.