Classic Retrofit

Classic Retrofit for Porsche

Classic Retrofit designs and manufactures direct-replacement electronic upgrades for Porsche classic cars and classic EV conversions. We also consult with OEM and bespoke build specialist manufacturers on HVAC and ignition systems.

A Quick Look at Classic Retrofit

Classic Retrofit designs and manufactures direct-replacement electronic upgrades for Porsche classic cars and classic EV conversions.We also consult with OEM and bespoke build specialist manufacturers on HVAC and ignition systems.

Choosing the Right Fit for Your Porsche

Where Classic Retrofit is listed for Porsche, use the supplied model coverage and OE references to confirm suitability. Check details that commonly affect fitment such as model year, side/position, and connector type where relevant.

• Typical reasons to choose these parts include improving day-to-day usability and reliability on classic Porsche models by modernising charging, lighting, HVAC, or electrical systems while keeping a sympathetic, period-style appearance.
• Common electrical triggers include weak charging, intermittent electrics, dim lighting, blown fuses, unreliable relays, and voltage drop from ageing wiring, poor grounds, or heat-damaged connectors.
• Before fitting upgrades, clean and inspect earth points and confirm wiring condition to avoid masking underlying issues.
• Where possible, keep original parts so that changes remain reversible on classic Porsche restorations.

Browse by Category

If you already know the area you are working on, start with the category and then filter by Porsche model. Where real-world symptoms and typical reasons to replace are provided, use them to keep the wording grounded.

Electrical & Relays — These parts are typically chosen when a Porsche develops intermittent electrical faults, repeated fuse issues, or unreliable switching of key systems such as fuel pumps, fans, lighting, or accessories, and owners want higher quality, better-sealed components.

• Check basic items first: fuse rating and condition, relay seating, connector corrosion, and earth points before condemning multiple components.
• Intermittent faults that respond to heat, vibration, or tapping on a relay often indicate worn contacts or weak connections.

Ignition Switch — This area covers switch and related components that are replaced when the car shows intermittent no-crank, loss of accessories, flickering dash lights, or “turn the key again and it works” behaviour traced to worn ignition switch contacts.

• Confirm battery and ground condition, then verify ignition switch outputs in each key position before replacing parts.
• Measure voltage at ignition outputs during crank; a significant drop can point towards internal switch/contact problems rather than the starter itself.

Relays / Fuses — Relays and fuses are replaced when a circuit fails completely or intermittently, repeated fuse blowing points to an underlying short or overload, or heat damage is found around the fuse box or relay sockets on a Porsche.

• If a function returns after tapping a relay or swapping with an identical known-good unit, suspect worn relay contacts or poor terminal fitment.
• Always replace fuses with the correct rating and investigate the cause of any repeated blowing to avoid wiring damage or fire risk.

Engine Electrical — Engine electrical components are renewed when a Porsche suffers from intermittent no-start, misfires, rough idle, stalling, poor charging, warning lights, or heat-related failures linked to alternators, starters, sensors, coils, or wiring.

• Use fault codes as a guide only; confirm issues with proper testing of power, grounds, and signal wiring before replacing sensors or control units.
• Start diagnosis with battery health, main earth straps, connector condition, and voltage-drop checks under load to avoid chasing misleading symptoms.

Explore Classic Retrofit at Design911

View the current Classic Retrofit range for Porsche at Design911, then filter by model and category to narrow down to the right parts.