Johnny Danger

Anyone in the Rhode Island/Westport Mass. area who could help install a headlight switch on my 986 boxtser.

I'm new to the area and don't know any Porsche enthusiasts or reputable shops around here.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, as I'm currently without working headlights.

n559br

I'm not around that area, but how about this?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...amp_Switch.htm

Johnny Danger

Thanks for the link. But I'm embarrassed to say that I'm without tools

My primary residence is in western, Mass. where the vehicle is usually kept

And to be honest, those who have replaced the switch say its a PIA unless you've done it before.

n559br

I was in the same boat in San Fran and ended up finding a HArbor Freight and bought some cheap tools to get me over the hump until I got the car home. Not the best tools but would probably last through this experience. Heck, I had the door card off in the Holiday Inn parking lot replacing the window regulator.

JayG

Is the the Johnny Danger from 986forum ?

Johnny Danger

Are you referring to the famous Johnny Danger who owns the Dangermobile?

I only wish I were him!

JayG

Yes, I think you may be in stealth mode

Johnny Danger

I heard JD has been hold with Assange inside Ecuador embassy all of this time :0

Stephen Tinker

Ha, a likely tale JD......Your avatar gives you away mate!!
I'll let everyone on 986 Forum know you are out of the Ecuador Embassy.
Seriously, the switch replacement is not as difficult as the ignition switch changeout, but perhaps someone on the 986 Forum who lives close to Rhode Island would be willing to help out an old friend. I'd do it for you but Australia is a long way to the US eastern seaboard.....

grc0456

Mr Danger, sir. I may be able to assist. I've replaced the headlight switch before, have tools and am not too far. Well, a little far, but not too far - I live in Stoneham, Ma. Does this Sunday work?

Johnny Danger

Thanks for your offer, but it looks like another member who's closer has come to my rescue

Johnny Danger

Btw, GRC0456 have we crossed paths before?

grc0456

Oh, happy to hear it. You almost certainly will need lights😉

Not sure about crossing paths. Ive only had my 986 since last Sept. I have been to quite a few PCA events, Cars and Coffees, etc - including the one in Taunton once.

PS: be careful reinstalling the drivers air vent. Its a bit tricky. I scratched my super high quality (not) black Porsche plastic.

Johnny Danger

Mission accomplished with the help of a 986 forum member Took all of about 20 minutes.

I now plan to donate the old switch to the Clinton Foundation on behalf of Wiki Leaks