Hey everyone,
So just looking for an opinion on what I should hunt down first...
When I picked up my 1986 911 a month ago, the right side parking light and right side city light were out. Both headlights worked, both high beams worked, both fog lights worked.
About 2 weeks ago, I noticed right side fog light was out and ordered a new H3 to replace it and some new BT9 bulbs to replace the side markers. At the same time, I decided to do the relayed headlight kit. Spent an hour or so installing everything. Fog lights turned on, side markers still were out, city light still out.
Move to a few days later, and the high beams would get stuck on and you could hear the relay click on, but turn off only after about 30 seconds-- EVEN WITH THE KEY PULLED OUT. I assume this is because the relay gets wired to the battery directly, but it was odd. I assumed, and still assume, it was just a sticky relay, as it went away on its own.
Move to another couple days down the road, and suddenly the left side headlight wouldn't turn on, but high beams still worked. Last night, I pulled the fuse cover and noticed the side marker light wire was barely held in by the fuse holder screw. I tightened it down and checked all the other wires. Suddenly, all the lights turned on beautifully, but upon rechecking, the fog lights were out. I turned everything off, then back on, fog lights worked. I went to bed happy.
So this morning, after thinking I had solved everything, I turned on my headlights, and my left main beam was out again and the fog lights don't work. I jiggled the living ***** out of the light switch and fog light switch, but since I was on my way to a meeting, I couldn't waste anymore time pulling the fuse box cover.
As stated, what should I look for/replace first? Is it likely the light switch? Should I double-triple-quadruple check the grounds and fuse holders [again]? Most important question: How likely was it that an English gentleman was working the Porsche wiring department in August of 1985?
Any help/guidance/talking me off the ledge will be appreciated!