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When I changed the electrical part of my ignition switch I found that one of the instrument panel connectors (shown below) was missing the locking lever. Everything worked ok when I put it back together but now if I hit a bump the voltmeter dies.
I know it's too much to ask for just the locking lever but it the whole connector available? 928 Intl was nice enough to quote the whole harness for $800 but I think it's a bit of overkill.
The connectors are available from Porsche. I purchased a set when I had my pod refurbished with all intention of replacing them. I was not able to get the terminals to release from the connector. I decided that discretion was the better part of valor and left the originals in place. I used a small pick to gently bend the connector pins inward to tighten their contact with the instrument circuit board and all has been well. Perhaps someday I'll source a used instrument harness from another '90+up car and see what special rituals are needed to get the pins free.
The connectors are available from Porsche. I purchased a set when I had my pod refurbished with all intention of replacing them. I was not able to get the terminals to release from the connector. I decided that discretion was the better part of valor and left the originals in place. I used a small pick to gently bend the connector pins inward to tighten their contact with the instrument circuit board and all has been well. Perhaps someday I'll source a used instrument harness from another '90+up car and see what special rituals are needed to get the pins free.
Mike
Would you happen to have the part number available??
05-24-2018, 04:19 PM
928 Instument Panel connectors
