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  1. 03-07-2024, 04:33 AM #1
    freddegabbe
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    Mysterious red wire

    I've had my entire car's electrical system removed for about three years while the body underwent a complete renovation and paint job. Now that that part is finished, I've reassembled the electrical system. However, I can't seem to figure out where this little red wire goes. The car is a 1969 Porsche 911 S coupe. Can anyone here help me?

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  2. 03-07-2024, 04:38 AM #2
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    Frederick, could this be from a switch to have the light come up when you pull on the switch? it looks so short, I can't think of anything else
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  3. 03-07-2024, 05:24 AM #3
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    I believe that assessment is correct. I restored a 69E and recall this wire being a loop wire on the back of the dash pull switches for fog lights or defroster etc.
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  4. 03-07-2024, 05:33 AM #4
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    Here you can see the red wire in the photo I took when disassembling my dash. Looks to be the defroster switch, but I think they are used on a number of switches. Sorry for the photo quality. Name: IMG_0048.jpg Views: 98 Size: 93.7 KB
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  5. 03-07-2024, 06:08 AM #5
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    That picture helped me, thank you!
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