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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 06:32 PM
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1974 911: First my high beams failed and then the low beams. Pulled switch out and isn't melted. Relays tested good. No fuses blown.
Pulled headlight switch from dash. With switch pulled on I have voltage to all points except the White/Black going up to the steering switch.
Should this have voltage? What else should I check? Can't figure this one out.
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 06:56 PM
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I don’t know the answer, but if you poke around wiring diagrams for all early 911s can be found on the internet for free.
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 07:00 PM
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Relays tested good. - you installed relays for the headlights, right?
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 08:22 PM
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The relays are original to the car. I have not installed the after market fix.
See picture that I just discovered. Maybe this shouldn't be stuff together like this?
Also I have an electrical diagram and it shows the White/Black wire coming off a separate hot than the White/Red which is hot.
Does anyone have a source for the Valeo parts outside of Pelican?
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