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- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
Door Contact Switch - sold each
OE Match replacement door contact switch for Porsche 356 models.
Designed to restore reliable operation of the interior courtesy lighting
system, this switch activates the interior light when the door is opened and
switches it off when the door is closed.
Fits:
- Porsche 356 (1950 to 1959) with VIN
- F 100 001>> (Coupé),
- F 61 701>> (Cabriolet)
- F 83 201>> (Speedster)
- Porsche 356 B-T5 (1960 to 1965)
Diagram ref no 65
Manufactured as an original-style replacement, it is ideal for repairing faulty interior lighting or replacing worn electrical components during classic Porsche restoration.
What Does the Door Contact Switch Do?
The switch is fitted within the door aperture and operates the interior courtesy light circuit.
Opening the door releases the switch, allowing the interior light to illuminate. Closing the door operates the switch and turns the light off.
Why Does It Fail?
Over time, repeated operation, moisture and corrosion can cause the electrical contacts or switch mechanism to deteriorate.
Common problems include worn contacts, sticking plungers, damaged connections and general age-related wear.
When Should It Be Replaced?
Replacement is recommended if:
- The interior light fails to illuminate when the door opens.
- The courtesy light remains on after closing the door.
- The light operates intermittently.
- The switch plunger sticks or becomes damaged.
- Electrical contacts show signs of corrosion.
Check the wiring, connections and interior light bulb before replacing the switch.
Later Porsche 356B T6 and 356C models generally use a different switch, reference 64461560106.
Confirm the original switch and electrical connections before ordering.
Porsche 356 Door Contact Switches & Interior Lighting Components
The door contact switch is an important component of the Porsche 356 interior lighting system, automatically controlling the courtesy light as the door opens and closes.
Ageing electrical contacts, corrosion and worn switch mechanisms can cause intermittent lighting or prevent the interior light from operating correctly.
OE Match door contact switch 64461560100 provides an original-style replacement for compatible Porsche 356, 356A and 356B T5 models, helping restore reliable courtesy light operation.
Design911 supplies Porsche 356 door contact switches, interior lamps, bulbs, electrical connectors and associated classic Porsche restoration components.
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