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My 914 won't turn over. |
jeffff |
May 27 2008, 03:48 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 27-May 08 From: canada Member No.: 9,107 Region Association: None |
Hello, my name is Jeff and I'm the proud owner of a 73 914, 2.0 liter. I've had the car for awhile now and it has been nothing but fun and an absolute joy to own and drive.
I've been driving the car consistantly since the snow has melted and it has given me no problems........until now. After driving the car all weekend I go to start the car yesterday, and nothing, it will not turn over. It is NOT the battery, it's new, I boosted it just to make sure. I have power everywhere....gauges, radio, lights etc. Assuming it's an electrical issue I removed the fuse box to get a better look. While trying to start it I receive a "clicking" noise from the relay (black round one), far left, drivers side. I swapped out that relay for another one, it did not help. I'm stumped. Occasionally I've had to "turn the key hard" to get it to turn over. I'm thinking that this once occasional problem has become a permanent problem, but I could be wrong. I was thinking of possibly removing the steering colomn cover to gain access to the ignition switch. It could be the problem. Is this difficult to do? Hopefully my issue is just a 914 idiosyncrassy and was hoping to get some advice or suggestions from you guys. Any input greatly appreciated. Jeff |
SLITS |
May 27 2008, 07:06 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
1.) Push and rotate horn pad approx 40 degrees and remove
2.) 27mm ? socket & breaker bar .... remove steering wheel (mark it for reinstallation) 3.) 4 screws to remover turn sig/wiper switch assembly (leave screws in assy) ... pull gently far enough out to expose two screws holding ignition switch assy in place. To far and connectors will pull off back and windshield wiper hoses will break (prolly will anyway ... who uses the windshield washer anyway?) 4.) Remove 2 screws that hold ign switch cover 5.) Reach up under dash and pull connector off back of ign tumbler 6.) Pull ign tumbler/switch assy out of steering column 7.) Remove itsy bitsy tiny screw near end of ign tumbler assy 8.) Pull plastic ign switch out of housing 9.) Replacement is reverse order. **HInts .... remove drivers' seat so you can lay on your back ... helpful when you try to plug harness back into switch. Also, have key in ign switch turned to on (disconnect battery before anything) other wise you may have trouble getting ign tumbler assy out. Should be a thread on this site somewhere. 111-905-865K-M61 Ignition Switch, Electrical Portion, 914 1.7/2.0 (1972-74), Each $7.75 Brand: Aftermarket [Photo] [Photo] |
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