1986 Carrera Headlights Out

[Hotwheels59]

Headlights worked in the morning, then a long spirited drive, and no headlights in the evening. Parking lights and license plate lights are fine. No headlights, fog lights, or high/low beam action. High beam and low beam fuses were changed with hopes that may have been it... No joy. I'm stumped. Would appreciate advice!

[MrScott]

So it's working as if the headlight switch weren't out all the way?
Maybe the headlight wire on the back of the switch came loose - or the switch broke.

[BHP231]

I had headlight problems, on, off, flickering on and off, you name it.
After fiddling with the main light switch and high beam stalk I installed new ones bought from our host and the problem was fixed.
Relatively easy installs for both, and worth the effort to know I could drive somewhere and get home in the dark safely.

[CCM911]

I bet you that your high/low stalk is bad.

[Hotwheels59]

Thanks for the responses. It's certainly possible the wire on the back of the switch came loose. Something to check. I suspect it is the high/low beam stalk. As I am a newbie to Porsche ownership, I'm a little concerned about digging into the electronics. Overly cautious?

[Joe Bob]

Do you have high wattage bulbs and/or the recommended relays to keep your stalk from melting down?

[brianlay]

make sure these plugs under the dash are fully seated.

[Hotwheels59]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

Do you have high wattage bulbs and/or the recommended relays to keep your stalk from melting down?

Same old bulbs but no relays. Suggestions?

[patz]

Replace the stalk or the switch and install a relay kit to keep it from frying again.

[Dr DIY]

Short video of replacing the headlight switch here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRnE4JYk7Kg It is a fairly simple thing. Might help.