Thanks all for your replies.
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Originally Posted by 86 911 Targa
for our '86, the lights must be on.
And, the switch is built into the light housing cover.
Gerry
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Originally Posted by EdRogers
I just looked at my 84. The rotating cover for the light is the switch. Hope this helps
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Originally Posted by Missed Approach
As others have stated, the running lights need to be on, and the cover acts as the switch. As an aside, changing to an LED bulb is also a great upgrade!
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Great - that explains where the switch is. Clever.
I had considered an LED, but wasn't sure of longevity with the heat? One I get working (fingers crossed!) I'll consider.
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Originally Posted by 30westrob
Their is no switch for the light. It is powered any time the left parking lights are powered. Your pin switch is for some other purpose.
Rob
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Originally Posted by EdRogers
Maybe the installer of the alarm took over the pin switch for an alarm sensor. And disconnected the power for the light?
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Uh oh... as a "coincidence", I noticed the passenger (left on UK RHD car) sidelight/parking bulb T4W was out when I did a quick test last night. I ordered new incandescent white bulbs (and also some LEDs as an option for this) - but I did not join the dots. Now I wonder if I need to double check the fuses... suddenly thinking the bulb may be fine ... and the engine light change is responsible. Some more checking to do!