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Srus569042 · Guest

On the 1978 Porsche 924, the console has, on the right, the seatbelt and park brake lights, the cigarette lighter in the middle, and to the right of that, what is it? My 924 came without that gauge or light in it. If someone could tell me what exactly goes in that spot, I would appreciate it.

http://www.flat-6.net/viewer.php?id=468&model=924&sub=924&sel=924+Photo

This website shows a picture of what I'm talking about, and its number 19 in the picture. Thanks.

AznDrgn · Guest

I believe that is the rear defroster switch.

Srus569042 · Guest

My rear defroster switch is by my hazards switch, which are right below my windshield wiper lever, on the console.

924RACR · Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2002 11:35 pm Post subject:

You mean to the left of the cig lighter. That's for the fog lights. Some cars have only a blanking plug there.

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924 turbo · Guest

...and if you're looking for a switch like that, you should be able to find one in an early 944. Works good if you've added fog lights to your 924, or added a euro bumper.

fielderd · Guest

this is to turn on the extra brake lights. the fog lamps switch is the small switch in front of the ash tray. Thats on my 80 euro model anyway

epsylon · Guest

my speedometer will no longer lights up, the rpm and heat gauges do (right and left of the speedometer). how do i change a bad bulb in the dash?

Smoothie · Guest

Better get that looked at.

Do a search on "dash" and "light".

You'll need a bunch of 12v 1.2watt "miniature lamps" Sylvania/GTE #37.

To get back there, I always remove the steering wheel, the gauge cluster and disconnect the speedo cable. I think others pull out the cluster just far enough to reach around and push the gauge/s out from behind.

924RACR · Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2002 4:05 am Post subject:

Actually, there's a higher-wattage bulb, like 1.3 or 1.5W, or maybe 2W, available, same base, just brighter... worth digging through the bulb selection to find. I will post the # if I find it...

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epsylon · Guest

Thanks for the quick responses. It so nice to know that this forum is active. I would like the part number for the brighter lights if you find it. It will be nice to be able to see the 'odmeter again. Is removing the instrument cluster difficult? Are there any gotchas I should be aware of before I break something behind the cluster?

924RACR · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2002 1:15 am Post subject:

The only PITA part is disconnecting (unscrewing) the speedo cable from the back of the speedo - not easy to get your hands in there. This must be done before the cluster can be completely removed.

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D Hook · Guest

Vaughan: Any chance this higher wattage will cause a higher temp to melt plastic pieces inside the gauges? I dunno. Just asking. I'm trying to recall what's inside those gauges. I'll have to check when I take them apart again. Seems the tach and speedo would be okay but the fuel/temp gauge might have plastic in closer proximity to the lamp.

924RACR · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2002 9:55 pm Post subject:

I don't recall if I used higher wattage bulbs there... probably I did... I don't expect any issues.

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