windydog

I have already did a search, and found many fantastic ways to repair the switch. Has anyone here put in something other than a replacement Porsche switch?

I was thinking of replacing with a SPDT switch with a custom molex connector. I figure I could do all 3 for 50 bucks, which is what about 1 switch will cost.

Parameters are:
1) No modification to the cutouts in the door
2) Be affordable
3) Not look like a hack job
4) Durable switch will not fail.

Side note:

I did look at the existing design, and found that if you get ID .148" tube, you can JB weld and repair when the tubes totally fail.

nine9six

How about posting a pic of the switch you have in mind?

jg291446

I bought something like that for around 15$. It works perfectely and looks exactly like the OEM that is installed beside it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-911-...2d4516&vxp=mtr

windydog

I have not yet down selected a switch yet. However i will post my final design once done.

JasonAndreas

So far ALL of the aftermarket switches (ex. eBay) have failed even sooner than the Porsche switches.


Please learn from the $$$ mistakes of others and avoid new aftermarket Porsche parts on eBay. The level of quality found there would make even a Yugo owner smile.

Falcondrivr

I buy the cheap ones from Vertex and kepp 3 spares in the car all the time. It's takes 30 seconds to change them and they are like $10... I get about 2 to 2 1/2 years out of them...

nr1416

If you search theres a great DIY on how to repair a broken switch and make it even strong then OEM with finishing nail. I did it last year and it worked great.

jg291446

I think that's what you were reffering to...

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ch-repair.html

windydog

I saw that one, works great. There was a tread where if the tubes that hold the springs break, you could replace them with .148 diameter hobby tube.

I was thinking if a 3D printer could replicate the plastic lever arm assy. After all if you can fix this, the body of the switch is good.

I pulled apart a volvo switch, and they are similar in design, except use a ball bearing.

963K993

I bought 3 of these about a year ago. They fit, work and look right. If they last half as long as the $56 model I'm still ahead.

http://www.autoatlanta.com/results.p...number2=window switch&narrowcar=911 1994-98

963K993

The link's messed up. Here's the part # from autoatlanta.com :

Window Switch - Satin Black9646136210001C

$15.60 each

windydog

The switches i have decide to try are from a volvo 240. The seem to be the same electrical hookup on the back. I will add a few photos of the switch when i get close. new ones can be had for 25 bucks.