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Old Mar 7, 2025 | 06:08 PM
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My driver side taillight has massive condensation build up. I finally was able to get an appointment and after Porsche's inspection they found a large piece cracked behind the taillight that must have been done by a prior owner (annoying). Thus they quoted me $1550 for a replacement. The part is $725 from Suncoast and a quick youtube video looks like its a fairly easy and straight forward swap - I'm wondering if this will require any coding after the new light is installed or is it plug and play?

Couldn't find anything while searching the forum, so thought I'd ask. Thanks in advance!
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Old Mar 7, 2025 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by petrol_phx
My driver side taillight has massive condensation build up. I finally was able to get an appointment and after Porsche's inspection they found a large piece cracked behind the taillight that must have been done by a prior owner (annoying). Thus they quoted me $1550 for a replacement. The part is $725 from Suncoast and a quick youtube video looks like its a fairly easy and straight forward swap - I'm wondering if this will require any coding after the new light is installed or is it plug and play?

Couldn't find anything while searching the forum, so thought I'd ask. Thanks in advance!
I'm interested in swapping for the exclusive design taillight so curious about the install as well
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Old Mar 7, 2025 | 08:15 PM
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No coding required...just like the front side marker lights
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Old Mar 7, 2025 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sk911
No coding required...just like the front side marker lights
Have you done it? Pretty easy DIY job at home? Videos look easy, but that can sometimes be deceiving.
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Old Mar 7, 2025 | 09:06 PM
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Fairly easy job, just raise the rear spoiler, and the mounting bolts are visible, don't mix them as they are different lengths, Google rear duck tail replacement and it shows how to remove the rear lights as well.
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Old Mar 7, 2025 | 10:18 PM
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Had two of my tail lights replaced under warranty. They both had cracks. Known problem and should be replaced by dealer if still under warranty.
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Old Mar 8, 2025 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TimD
Had two of my tail lights replaced under warranty. They both had cracks. Known problem and should be replaced by dealer if still under warranty.
There was a giant chunk of plastic missing from some protruding piece on the back side of the taillight. They claim "someone was in there doing something"
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Old Mar 8, 2025 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by m732sg
I'm interested in swapping for the exclusive design taillight so curious about the install as well
Install video linked below. Easy job (as in if I can do it, you can do it). IMHO removing the red from the tails, center bar and third brake light improves the look on several colors including CWM.



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Originally Posted by CornerOffice
Install video linked below. Easy job (as in if I can do it, you can do it). IMHO removing the red from the tails, center bar and third brake light improves the look on several colors including CWM. https://youtu.be/mub4Z0fcVxs?si=mG2DCnlJC55CwnmD

What bumper is that?
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Old Mar 8, 2025 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Miguel911S
What bumper is that?
Looks like a turbo s bumper that's been modified for the circular sports exhaust (as opposed to the quad square tips)
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Old Mar 8, 2025 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Vitruvian_man
Looks like a turbo s bumper that's been modified for the circular sports exhaust (as opposed to the quad square tips)
Isn't the turbo body wider
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Old Mar 8, 2025 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Vitruvian_man
Looks like a turbo s bumper that's been modified for the circular sports exhaust (as opposed to the quad square tips)

It is the standard rear fascia with the Techart aero wing inserts. I assume the plate area is wider because it’s a Euro spec model. I am about to install them on my 25 Carrera T.

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Mine during the painting process…
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Old Mar 8, 2025 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Miguel911S
What bumper is that?
Yep - standard 992.1 bumper - I added the Techart style blades from this thread.

https://rennlist.com/forums/992/1316...ng-blades.html
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Old Mar 8, 2025 | 07:36 PM
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How do you make the red part on the lower bumper clear/smoke? I’m contemplating replacing the light bar and CHMSL with clear versions, but you’re still left with those other parts on the lower bumper.


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