Starter Switch Problems

[karmannDeal]

Hello

I'm new to this forum, from accross the pond in the UK too.

I recently imported a 912 from Cal, it's beautiful but I'm having problems with the starter switch.

It's the black plastic one - I need to know how to get it off and also I need a wiring diagram for the starter.

There's a small pinhole, I've pushed something into it but it hasn't released anything - am I doing this right?

Any suggestions?

Many thanks
Tanya

[914Ghost]

Tanya-
Is starter switch the same thing as "ignition switch"?
Just kidding!
But if so, then your starter switch should have a large black plastic circular bezel (bit of trim) around the middle where you stick the key in. The little hole you're speaking of maybe be one of 2 little holes on that thing. Porsche has a tool that inserted into both of those holes and then you would unscrew the black plastic bezel from the dash- the electrical part of the switch comes out from behind the dash.
So basically just get someone with a strong hand and usually that bezel can be unscrewed pretty easily- don't use pliers or anything on it, it could break.
Bob O

[karmannDeal]

Bob

thanks very much for that.
I'll get a strong hand to it tomorrow.

Thanks again
Tan

[dimps8]

Welcome aboard tanya,

The bezel should just screw off. be carefull screwing it back on. the threads are quite fine and they cross easily. heres a good wiring diagram and also a good site; http://www.hillmanimages.com/912/early_912_wiring.html

good to see some more left hand side of the road drivers.


Also please post some pics!