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I avoid the problem by avoiding odd switches and only using even ones.
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I avoid the problem by avoiding odd switches and only using even ones.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

When I start my car and turn my lights on nothing happens. OK, need a new headlight switch, 120 bucks call it a day. However, the switch works after the car has warmed up... works perfectly on, off, on, off... no issues. Then I tried putting the light switch on the "on" position before starting the car, when I start it cold the lights come on. This is weird to me, if the switch was worn it wouldn't work no matter if the car was cold or warm. Any thoughts on this? Or should I get a road flare and a friend that can keep a secret and go buy a 997 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet?

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Try asking in OT - those guys know way more about 996 stuff.

POST 3Original post

That the switch does not work when cold but works when warm is to me a sign the switch is worn out.

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This was my experience too. Eventually the switch would not work when warmed up either.

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I agree.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Ah excellent thank you gents much appreciated. Randy - eat me.