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Old 04-11-2019 | 02:39 AM
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Hi folks,

My right rear tail light is not working due to the grey/red electrical wire being cut.

There is not enough length for me to fix the cut with a connector, so I was wondering with what type of wire I could either extend or replace the part coming from the light (the one coming from the harness is harder to replace without replacing the harness entirely, I assume)?

Thank you for your help!
Old 04-11-2019 | 11:49 AM
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wire is wire, there is nothing magical about porsche wiring. id just extend and heat shrink it.
the harness attaches to a connector by the oil filter on the inside. you can try popping the harness out there if you want to work in comfort on your workbench i guess , but i am not sure what else it attaches to.
Old 04-11-2019 | 01:41 PM
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Got it - is there any requirements in terms of wire color, or gauge?
Old 04-11-2019 | 04:46 PM
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just match the wire gauge; no biggie - use the Faston type terminals for marine applications - they have 'stuff' in them and are high quality; heat shrink goes on loose first; then slide it up after the crimp and shrink it - use a long piece
Old 04-15-2019 | 02:55 PM
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I bought new Led tail lights for my Porsche 911. The left tail light is brighter than the right. I was told that it is assume to operate in this mode. Can anyone give me the correct answer?

Thanks in advance for sincere cooperation.



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