914-6 turn signal switch ??

[MountainRoads]

My 914-6 has a balky one. My mechanic tells me the 914-4 and 914-6 turn signal switch assembly is NOT interchangeable and I would have better luck adapting a used 901-assembly, although he says that is a lot of work, also. Really? Not that I don't believe him, but why would they be any different, especially if for the same year? I am aware that the 914-4 had the ignition switch on the steering column, but does that affect the turn signal switch. Thanks gurus!

- MR

[luskesq]

I don't have the answer, perhaps others here do, but you may want to post your question on the 914World. There are number of 914-6 owners there.

Good luck,

keith

[MountainRoads]

Good idea, Keith. Thanks for the suggestion. (I'm so used to going here as an information source, I almost forget thre are other good sites out there, too )

- MR

[edmayo]

Your mechanic is right. The 914-6 used an entirely different steering column.

[MountainRoads]

Thanks guys for the input. I'm not sure what the problem is, but mechanic seems to think beyond repair. Perhaps damaged by aftermarket steering install. Will find more out when I talk to him again.

- MR

[Mr9146]

I haven't tried yet, but I always figured I'd graft an early 911 switch and half-loom onto the 914/6 plug and half-loom should the need arise.

PM Sent

[MountainRoads]

I haven't tried yet, but I always figured I'd graft an early 911 switch and half-loom onto the 914/6 plug and half-loom should the need arise.

PM Sent

That sounds like a possible option, too. Responded to PM, thanks.

- MR