Headlight Switch question
 

Im starting to have some gremlins electronic wise, about 2 years ago my headlight switch got rough to turn. I removed it and used some LPS contact cleaner and then Tuner Lubricant (Yes TV Tuner Lubricant......I still had some) and it worked OK...started having some issues when I turn on the headlights strange things happen from time to time.....and the switch still does not feel right to me. I see a lot of used switches on eBay for 30 bucks or so...new one is $180....money is tight right now....opinions.....best sources ??

Also are all 986 switches the same ??

Thanks
Dwight

I would feel good about buying used, but only from Woody or qualityporscheparts. Clean the new-used switch with contact cleaner and it should last a while. If you really want it to last, add a relay so that the full current isn't flowing through the switch. Relays are much, much cheaper to replace. ;)

Take the power out wire from the switch, cut it, then use it to power the relay. If you decide to go this route, I'll mspaint you a diagram.