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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-05-2025, 09:58 AM

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My life long dream to own a 911

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Posted By rokemester

Great story and the special connection you have...

Great story and the special connection you have with your Dad. Well done!

Make sure you change your oil when the engine is up to temperature. You need to check oil level when motor is running and...

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

11-29-2025, 07:09 PM

Replies: 4

Clean G Model 911 Tool Kit for sale

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Posted By rokemester

Would you accept $325 for your tool kit? I live...

Would you accept $325 for your tool kit? I live in Hudson OH 44236.

Mike

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-26-2025, 05:16 PM

Replies: 21

1974 911S Inherited, Engine Out for Rebuild – Advice on Upgrades & Preventative Mods?

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Posted By rokemester

Trailing arm bushings are much easier to replace...

Trailing arm bushings are much easier to replace with drivetrain out. Just go with a stock suspension components for now. Give you something to do while the motor is in rebuild mode. Cool car!!

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-20-2025, 08:31 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_58151...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_58151763699406.jpg
This shows the grounding point. I had made the mistake of grounding 85. Now you can see 85 the black wire jumped to terminal 30.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-20-2025, 08:24 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

I used the relay fastening point on the brace for...

I used the relay fastening point on the brace for the ground harness. I just dremmeled the lower mounting hole and hole I drilled for the relay.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-20-2025, 10:11 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

I also tacked an operations note on the backside...

I also tacked an operations note on the backside of the ventilation cover so the future owner isn’t cursing the PO for messing with the car. The beauty of Sal’s elegant fix is you don’t need to hack...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-20-2025, 07:41 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

I buttoned the relay harness this morning. If you...

I buttoned the relay harness this morning. If you do this and mount the relay to the support bar make the wire length longer than usual so it is easier to snake the air hoses back in place....

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 05:12 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Also if I would have understood this post I could...

Also if I would have understood this post I could have gotten lights faster. Thanks!!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_58151763601049.jpg
...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 03:54 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

With more help from Sal I’ve cracked the code (in...

With more help from Sal I’ve cracked the code (in my dense brain) to get Sal’s relay circuit to work. The big aha moment was to power the relay at terminal 85 on the other side of the coil from...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 03:40 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

I followed: 1 - unplug both white connectors...

I followed:

1 - unplug both white connectors from the MC switches
2 - locate the green wire on one of the white switch connectors and verify it has 12vdc with key out
3 - wire that green wire to...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 02:09 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Black green side of connector does not provide...

Black green side of connector does not provide 12v with key out or with key turned to first position. Must be my voltmeter or the operator. I jumped the black green and black yellow at the white plug...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 01:48 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Yes, pin 85 ground, two wires feeding one side of...

Yes, pin 85 ground, two wires feeding one side of each MC switch. 86 feeding two wires to the other side of the MC switches. I looked closely at the two pics you posted earlier in this thread. The...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 11:16 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

I jumped a wire from 30 to 86 and installed...

I jumped a wire from 30 to 86 and installed wiring harness.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/image1763579615.jpg
Pushed brake pedal, no brake lights. Turned ignition key one click, brake...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 08:24 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Yes I’ve had the white connectors unplugged. Duh,...

Yes I’ve had the white connectors unplugged. Duh, didn’t know brake lights would come on without ignition switch on! Good to know.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 08:22 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Got it Sal. I was bringing the 12v to the relay...

Got it Sal. I was bringing the 12v to the relay improperly.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 08:17 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

I hooked everything up and I added 12v to 86 with...

I hooked everything up and I added 12v to 86 with a spade connector to the open brake light plug. Turned the ignition key one click to right and the relay clicked and the brake lights came on. I...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 07:06 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_58031...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_58031763564803.jpg

I confirmed that 87 is NO just as the schematic indicates.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-19-2025, 07:01 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

That seemed odd to me as well. I easily could...

That seemed odd to me as well. I easily could have made a mistake. I will double check! The schematic on the relay indicates 87 is normally open.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-18-2025, 07:48 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Once I’ve been able to get this relay and brake...

Once I’ve been able to get this relay and brake lights operational, the next challenge will be fishing two hoses back to their resting spot without disturbing the wiring harness. Tight quarters!

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-18-2025, 06:51 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

The one thing that I found most confusing is the...

The one thing that I found most confusing is the wiring providing 12v and where. The above post helps.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-18-2025, 01:55 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Thanks to your explanation this is starting to...

Thanks to your explanation this is starting to get through my thick skull. Appreciate your and others help and patience! I’ll report back.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-18-2025, 01:23 PM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Thanks!! I think I’m tracking this! “Please...

Thanks!! I think I’m tracking this!

“Please measure voltage at those white connectors, one of the 2 pins always has 12volts that's your power source that needs to then feed power to pin 30 and...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-18-2025, 08:52 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Tested 87 and 87a for continuity to 30. No...

Tested 87 and 87a for continuity to 30. No continuity at 87a, continuity at 87. I’m confused by 12V to both 30 and 86. Do I need to add a 12V wire to the circuit? I thought if I followed your...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-18-2025, 07:33 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Roger that! I examined the connector carefully...

Roger that! I examined the connector carefully previously for black green (fused 12v) and black yellow connection (to brake lights). Will confirm.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-18-2025, 07:30 AM

Replies: 116

Brake Light Switch, Again?

Views: 39,192

Posted By rokemester

Sal, thank you for walking me through this! I...

Sal, thank you for walking me through this! I will confirm. My wife has me on house cleaning duty for her next couple of hours. Will check back soon.

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