Headlight question....
07-05-2010, 06:14 PM
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Headlight question....
So after my right headlight not working for 2+ years, I decided to changed the bulb. Well the cops pulled wifey over last week for a tail light out on the E (gave her a warning), and then my left headlight on the C was out, so I figured I'll change all 3 at the same time. Went to Advance auto and got all the bulbs.
Anyways, I changed the bulb on the pcar and still no light. I figure there is no contact between the headlight and the electrical thingy. I think I should be able to get to it by removing my fender lining. Is that right?
Where can I find a write-up on removing the fender lining?
Anyways, I changed the bulb on the pcar and still no light. I figure there is no contact between the headlight and the electrical thingy. I think I should be able to get to it by removing my fender lining. Is that right?
Where can I find a write-up on removing the fender lining?
07-05-2010, 06:23 PM
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I don't have a link to any of the post's but a good smack to the headlight may seat it and make it have better contact with the plug.
Sounds crude but it actually works, at least it did for me and several others that have posted about it.
If it can't be fixed with a hammer or duct tape than it's just too broke to fix.
Sounds crude but it actually works, at least it did for me and several others that have posted about it.
If it can't be fixed with a hammer or duct tape than it's just too broke to fix.
07-05-2010, 06:25 PM
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Br. Tony,
I'm willing to bet that the electrical connector on the rear of your headlamp housing is not fully seating into the wiring harness connector. I had an issue with my passenger-side factory Litronics and came to this conclusion.
The solution was to change how the wiring harness connector sat in its holder - something that's hard to describe. PM me if your want details.
Andreas
I'm willing to bet that the electrical connector on the rear of your headlamp housing is not fully seating into the wiring harness connector. I had an issue with my passenger-side factory Litronics and came to this conclusion.
The solution was to change how the wiring harness connector sat in its holder - something that's hard to describe. PM me if your want details.
Andreas
07-05-2010, 06:38 PM
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I don't have a link to any of the post's but a good smack to the headlight may seat it and make it have better contact with the plug.
Sounds crude but it actually works, at least it did for me and several others that have posted about it.
If it can't be fixed with a hammer or duct tape than it's just too broke to fix.
Sounds crude but it actually works, at least it did for me and several others that have posted about it.
If it can't be fixed with a hammer or duct tape than it's just too broke to fix.
Br. Tony,
I'm willing to bet that the electrical connector on the rear of your headlamp housing is not fully seating into the wiring harness connector. I had an issue with my passenger-side factory Litronics and came to this conclusion.
The solution was to change how the wiring harness connector sat in its holder - something that's hard to describe. PM me if your want details.
Andreas
I'm willing to bet that the electrical connector on the rear of your headlamp housing is not fully seating into the wiring harness connector. I had an issue with my passenger-side factory Litronics and came to this conclusion.
The solution was to change how the wiring harness connector sat in its holder - something that's hard to describe. PM me if your want details.
Andreas
07-05-2010, 09:02 PM
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I got the metal ones, I did swap the bulbs from side to side to ensure that it wasn't the bulb. Both the high and low are out so it's probably the connector. Think I'll go fiddle with it some now that the sun has gone down... Trying to avoid removing the fender liner...
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07-05-2010, 10:13 PM
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Check out this Technical Service Bulletin:
Porsche TSB on Headlamp Bracket Deformity
Porsche TSB on Headlamp Bracket Deformity
07-05-2010, 10:41 PM
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I had an issue with mine once. I got Tourette's for a bit and I think my solution ended up being that I removed the car mounted plug, so now you have the reach in and plug or unplug before moving the bucket in or out.
07-05-2010, 10:48 PM
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Fixed...sort of...pulled connector from bracket and was able to make contact with light. Turn switch on..and voila...lol...
Checking my PM's...
Checking my PM's...
07-07-2010, 10:53 AM
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Yep, had the same issue, that was my solution as well. I used a voltmeter to make sure there was juice running through the connector. As with any electrical issue, a voltmeter is an invaluable tool and helps you troubleshoot much faster. No need for fender liner removal, etc.
