Radio Relay

[j911brick]

Has anybody actually seen a failure with the radio relay on early 944s? Is it common?

[honerboys]

if you're talking about the relay that turns on the radio when you insert the key then yes i've had two fail on the 84 - of course that said i did replace them with old used ones so it could be they were at the end of their life anyway

[mattdavis11]

Never had the radio relay fail, but I have had a couple of ignition switches that wouldn't allow the radio to turn on when the key was inserted.

[j911brick]

Originally Posted by mattdavis11

Never had the radio relay fail, but I have had a couple of ignition switches that wouldn't allow the radio to turn on when the key was inserted.

That is sort of what I'm wondering. WHat is the fix?

[mattdavis11]

I replaced the electrical portion of the ignition switch. Actually the original became cracked and the radio only worked when the key was turned just right. I was constantly fiddling with it while the car was running to keep the radio on. After I replaced it, it worked normally again until that switch took a complete dump and wouldn't even start the car. Replaced it, all is normal.

[j911brick]

Originally Posted by mattdavis11

I replaced the electrical portion of the ignition switch. Actually the original became cracked and the radio only worked when the key was turned just right. I was constantly fiddling with it while the car was running to keep the radio on. After I replaced it, it worked normally again until that switch took a complete dump and wouldn't even start the car. Replaced it, all is normal.

My radio hasn't worked in a couple years. Didn't need it so I didn't give it a thought. Now the radio sometimes comes on when the key is removed. Maybe I'll try the switch first.