Headlight high beam switch sticking need assistance

[muncokiho]

I have a 73 911 and the highbeam switch has worn out and continually switches on. Are ther any quick fixes or replacements that do not take a master mechanic?

[M_deJong]

I would replace the turn signal / high beam switch. In fact, I have done that on both my cars due to the same problem. Nothing like having your high beams come on when you hit a bump. Pretty easy to install and less than $200 from Pelican.

[muncokiho]

Thanks! Does it come with directions?

[M_deJong]

Of course not! The service manual would help, but its pretty straight forward. Disconnect battery. Take stuff off (steering wheel, switch cowl) until the switch is free, unplug a whole bunch of wires, remembering what went where, and then reversing the process with the new switch. The challenging wires as I remember are at the light switch, and feeding the wires/plugs in under the steering column (its been a few years since I last did this).

Edit: I looked at the manual. It doesn't add anything to what I said above other than a couple of pictures. Also, most of the wires terminate in plugs so they are easy. There are a few loose single wires to keep track of. I think if you can change your oil you can do this job.

[muncokiho]

Thanks a bunch. You know how these cars can be. An easy project turns into a 12 hr cussing contest.

[mohrgan]

I need to do this to my 73 T also. Highbeams come on when hitting a bump or having the directional on!

[Jim Breazeale]

Changing the turnsignal/hi beam switch is just like changing your oil. It needs to be done a regular basis (every 35 or 40 years), you just do it less often and it isn't quite as messy.

Regards

Jim

[porschegal]

after the contact ring its like 2 screws..the pain part is chasing the harness down the dash. they are 194 dollars and are in stock.

marge..

[Chuck Miller]

Changing the turnsignal/hi beam switch is just like changing your oil. It needs to be done a regular basis (every 35 or 40 years), you just do it less often and it isn't quite as messy.

I like that Jim........... replaced mine 2 years ago, that would make it about 38 years and on schedule.....

[zenithblue71T]

I've done this twice and it's super easy. 5 years ago I replaced the turn signal stalk with a used one (NOT RECOMMENDED). The same problems came back. A few months back, I bought a new one for $176 and R&Red it. Easy peasy, nice and easy. The wire colors didn't match up as I recall. Also, the action is not even close to the same, you can tell it's brand new and aftermarket, at least, mine is like that. But, it works!