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[michaelodonnell123]

Hey everybody-

I had my mechanic change out my ignition switch [the whole piece [mechanical and electrical] not just the tumbler] and now I have a strange consistent sound when I drive over 30 MPH. The sound seems like it is coming from the steering column/dash area right where he changed out the part. It is sort of a clicking sound, almost like the sound of a relay failing. Click ...Click....Click. It goes away when I am at a red light. I tried to recreate the sound by jiggling the steering wheel and taping on the steering column but no luck. It seems internal. I know its not my keys because I only had the one key in the ignition.

Once I hit the gas pedal and go around 30MPH it is there again. I am going to take it back to him tomorrow morning to see what it might be. Thoughts?
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MOD
1988 Porsche 924S
2007 Jaguar XK
2012 Fiat 500

[Paul]

Does your horn work?
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Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
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[Ozzie]

speedo cable?
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Porsche 924 1984 (UK import) NA
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[michaelodonnell123]

I brought my car to my mechanic and he thinks it might be the speedo cable as well. It sure is strange how it was working perfectly fine before I had the ignition switch changed and now its not. Cars do weird things for sure.

I will keep you posted.
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MOD
1988 Porsche 924S
2007 Jaguar XK
2012 Fiat 500

[michaelodonnell123]

Update: It's the speedo cable. It's on order and will be swapped out next week. It seems the more I fix- the more it breaks. Sheeeeesh.
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MOD
1988 Porsche 924S
2007 Jaguar XK
2012 Fiat 500

[RobertN]

Hey mate well found. I can sympathise with you. The more I look the more I want to fix!!
Good luck.
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Robert.
Porsche 924 N/A 1984.
Electrical Engineering Sales to Control panel builders.