924s electrical help
 

Making progress on my 924s project.

Too many things to list, but typically 2 steps forward, one back.

Finished refinishing front sway and adding new hardware and bushings.

Currently recovering the seats with new pascha covers. Screwed up the back and had to peel it again and re-do. Slow.

Lots of switches, hoses, etc.

The wiring for the headlights are Frankenstein. A total shit show. More surprising is it worked. Till this last weekend. One of the many headlight wires and the hood release cable got wrapped around the driver side lifting mechanism. I was able to sort out, and shocking the motor to raise and lower still works, but I lost the driver lamp. Can post pics of the mess later tonight.

I have a new uprated headlight loom. Without much direction. And there are so many wires, splices, random stuff in the old set up, I'm really not confident. I also don't have many photos or access to an early 944 or 924 in order to see how its done right.

Any recommendations on an electrical specific mechanic that might help put this to bed for me? I'd also love a photo or two of the specific headlight wiring each side if you could share. Much thanks.

We've got a 1987 924S. Happy to let you examine it or send photos. Send me a PM and I can get you high resolution photos.

Also have shop manuals in PDF format if you need them.

Thank you! Will do. dan

Clark's Garage has some helpful guides with pics.

Motor Circuit Operation and Repair
http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/body-05.htm

Motor Removal, Cleaning, and Installation
http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/elect-21.htm

Operating Mechanism Linkage Lubrication
http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/body-22.htm

If you need to replace the hood release cable, it might be a good idea to remove the hood release mechanism, clean it up and add some new grease. Some info on this thread on the 924 board; I added some pics to the end of the thread when I repaired mine. Of course the headlight motor is on the other side with a 924 turbo. https://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=27252