POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post
After turning switch to turn on headlamps when pulled out to turn on fogs, it will not stay out, but pops back in. New switch is $160. Guessing some nub has worn down. Anyone else have this problem?
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POST 2Original post
If needed, I have a working used one for sale. PM if interested.
POST 3Original post
I had the same problem and replaced the switch. When I took the old one out I could hear small pieces rattling inside. I ordered one off Amazon, delivered the next day.
POST 4Original post
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You lucky mainlanders, haha. Same thing happened my headlight switch today. I've gotta wait a week to get one from online!
POST 5Original post
I replaced the one in my 996 several years ago. It may be time for another. Happily, it’s an easy fix.
POST 6Original post
Had the opposite problem happen on my '99 today. Headlights didn't want to turn off. Eventually got them off by gently wiggled the thing. I've only turned the headlights on about three times, so it's probably operator error. To turn them on, is it pull out and rotate two clicks to the right ? Or just rotate to the right? It seems I have to pull and turn. Turning off (again only about three times) pull and turn? Thanks.
POST 7Original post
Unfortunately sounds like a bad switch, not operator error. Should only be turn to the right or left for on and off. After you turn on, pulling activates the fog lights.
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