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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 07:34 PM
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Greetings. I know this has been done many times before but I wanted to share my upgrade. I swapped the euro clear markets for a clear set with an amber light bar. I know some would rather smoked markers with little to no light but I typically like clear lenses especially on darker cars for a little pop. Anyways here are a few pics of the quick and easy process. $53 on eBay with canbus so no light errors.

Stock euro corner with yellow bulb. Yuck

Euro side market lit.

I used a plastic trim tool to spring the lense toward the wheel well to pop them out. Removed the bulb by twist and turning and then released the connection by pushing down the metal lock bar.

New led unit!

Led unit lit. It is bright but not as bright as the photo makes it look. Much better IMO.


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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 08:11 PM
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One of the top three necessary mods. Good good
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 09:35 PM
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you can get the chrome bulb which makes the lens look all clear. and it flashes, lights up amber.
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by OKB
you can get the chrome bulb which makes the lens look all clear. and it flashes, lights up amber.
but it still would only light at the back instead of the full length of the lens.
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 09:27 AM
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Looks great. I just ordered as well.
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 09:56 AM
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Can you please share the eBay link that you used for purchase?
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 09:58 AM
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I have the same ones. Nice job. You can also code them so they finction as turns signals instead of side markers. Adds a level of safety when driving on multi lane interstates so the people next to you can see your switching lanes.
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Astur
Can you please share the eBay link that you used for purchase?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-05-12-P...cAAOSwvUBfV8wh
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Astur
Can you please share the eBay link that you used for purchase?
here is the link for purchase

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324156978672
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Petza914
I have the same ones. Nice job. You can also code them so they finction as turns signals instead of side markers. Adds a level of safety when driving on multi lane interstates so the people next to you can see your switching lanes.
That would be awesome, especially for the longer light bars. How do you code them on a Porsche? I’ve coded BMW’s for years but I wasn’t aware you can code a Porsche. I’m taking the car to the dealer on Monday for the sport chrono upgrade. I wonder if they could turn them on as turn signals?
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That is a great idea. What are the steps?
Thank you in advance. I have 997.2.

Originally Posted by Petza914
I have the same ones. Nice job. You can also code them so they finction as turns signals instead of side markers. Adds a level of safety when driving on multi lane interstates so the people next to you can see your switching lanes.
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsilnner
That is a great idea. What are the steps?
Thank you in advance. I have 997.2.
You need a tool that can do module coding like a Durametric Pro of Foxwell.
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Petza914
You need a tool that can do module coding like a Durametric Pro of Foxwell.
Those devices are crazy expensive. I think I’ll be waiting for a Porsche meet to find someone who can do it. BMW’s now have a wireless obd port device and an app on the phone. So you can be up and coding for less than $100.
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Originally Posted by Bmtespar
here is the link for purchase

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324156978672
Thank you for the link. I have been looking for one but not sure which one works and not throwing a code.
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by laphan
Thank you for the link. I have been looking for one but not sure which one works and not throwing a code.
These have a canbus so no errors on your dash. I installed the license plate led lights as well and they had can bus as well. LED on the left.

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