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| Headlight replacement troubles tom coughlin - Thursday, 1 December, 2011, at 9:14:46 am |
Such a simple DIY headlight replacement-what could go wrong? So, I got out my manual and did it as described except that when I turned on the lights to check, no lights on the replaced side. A little investigation showed that I had problems with the car mounted electrical connector. Something had shifted and the yellow plastic (9963124600) L shaped retaining clip was broken and under the car were several blue plastic tab pieces from the connector itself.
It appears that I need a new connector. Are they available? Is there a "jury rig" fix?
Any and all thoughts will be appreciated. Tom
It appears that I need a new connector. Are they available? Is there a "jury rig" fix?
Any and all thoughts will be appreciated. Tom
| Part of the repair to my car after a deer collision required not only a new headlight but... MarcW - Thursday, 1 December, 2011, at 2:34:24 pm |
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tom coughlin
Such a simple DIY headlight replacement-what could go wrong? So, I got out my manual and did it as described except that when I turned on the lights to check, no lights on the replaced side. A little investigation showed that I had problems with the car mounted electrical connector. Something had shifted and the yellow plastic (9963124600) L shaped retaining clip was broken and under the car were several blue plastic tab pieces from the connector itself.
It appears that I need a new connector. Are they available? Is there a "jury rig" fix?
Any and all thoughts will be appreciated. Tom
the plastic hardware that holds/locates the connector the headlight connector slips into when the headlight assembly is inserted into the opening.
Thus I would have to say the plastic hardware you need is available. If the connector in the fender opening is damaged this probably requires a wiring harness section be replaced.
My advice is to visit your local Porsche parts counter and with your car's VIN have the part number looked up. Whether you want to buy the part there is up to you.
Sincerely,
MarcW.
| You can gain access to the rear of the headlight assembly MauriceonLongIsland - Sunday, 4 December, 2011, at 1:24:50 am |
by removing the front wheel well liner on that side.
After you have removed the wheel well liner (you can get away with just pulling away the section in front of the wheel) you can then install the headlight and hold the receptacle in place so that it plugs in properly.
Regards, Maurice.
After you have removed the wheel well liner (you can get away with just pulling away the section in front of the wheel) you can then install the headlight and hold the receptacle in place so that it plugs in properly.
Regards, Maurice.
| Maurice-great tip. The problem seems to be a bad connector. tom coughlin - Monday, 5 December, 2011, at 9:02:05 am |
I actually jury rigged it to work by trimming the connector, pushing it through the mounting hole and manually connecting before locking the headlight module, only to find that my low-beam problem was still there. I checked the old bulb and it looked OK.
My mechanic thinks it'll need a new harness to the headlight.
My mechanic thinks it'll need a new harness to the headlight.
| Re: Maurice-great tip. The problem seems to be a bad connector. mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 5 December, 2011, at 2:28:01 pm |
| Re: Headlight replacement troubles crumbum - Monday, 5 December, 2011, at 2:53:39 pm |
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