'75 914 horn issues

Synchromesh · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 9:17 pm Post subject: '75 914 horn issues

I have a '75 914 1.8. Ran into some issues with horn. I know horn itself is ok (it will beep if I shorten the signal switch ring). The signal switch brass ring has a hole in it so that's one of my issues. Another issue is I believe the piece with the wire that bolts to the steering wheel is no good as the cable looks very worn.

I tried bending that brass piece in half to cover the hole and turning the steering wheel ring around a bit to make contact but it still won't work. So my question is - how hard is it to get all this stuff? Do I need a '75 specific signal switch or will any fit? Will a Beetle switch be electrically compatible? The whole assembly looks very much like the one on my '72 Super.
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Bleyseng · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:06 am Post subject:

Get a good used wiper switch from High Preformance House in Redwood City as they have all the parts you need. Good guys. On a 75 most of them had "flick wipe" or intermittant wipers so you need to find the correct switch or you'll just have 2 speed.
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Synchromesh · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 12:14 pm Post subject:

I wasn't asking about the wiper switch. That one works just fine. This is more about the turn signal switch which is separate.
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Bleyseng · Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:42 am Post subject:

I think the turn signal switch is the same for 75-76 914's and a beetle of those years too.
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70 Ghia Black convert-9/69 build date-stock w/133k 1600 SP-barn find now with a rebuilt tranny and engine
77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
87 Syncro Westy Titan Red 2.1L 2 knob 100k miles

Synchromesh · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:21 am Post subject:

Yeah, I swapped the turn signal switch for a brand new one. Also swapped the horn ring/signal canceler for a good one. Still doesn't work. Any ideas?
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'72 Super Beetle sunroof sedan


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