cabdriver

Hey there everyone:

Model: '88 911 cab
Problem: Hi beam will not go on when activated.
Question: Is there a headlight relay and if so where exactly is it located in the car. The fuse box has NO diagram of fuses /relay identification.

If its not the relay then it must be in the switch in the steering wheel unless you think there s another area to check first before I go that direction.
Have any thoughts on this?
thanks..cabdriver

stefang

Well, have you checked the bulbs? Yes, they can fail simultaneously - or more likely 1 blows and the other one goes immediately after due to a voltage surge. It's happened to me.

Stef

AJ88CAB

There is no relay. Check your fuses if they're OK it is most likely the column mounted switch (a very common problem). I just did this repair. Lots of posts regarding the process. Buy the relay kit upgrade from Marcus Sucro while your at it.

http://members.rennlist.com/msucro1/relaykit.htm

Good luck
Andrew

scottb

Andrew's advice is right on. The stalk switch often will go bad in our vintage cars. Replace the switch (Pelican Parts sells it for about $80) and add the Sucro relay kit while you're at it.

exc911ence

My switch went bad last week too. First I lost the flash-to-pass, then the hi-beams and finally the headlights crapped out. I was able to modify the switch to function but there's a new one coming for my car soon.