997.2 running lights
#16
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I understand your logic. However, my 997 is black. At dawn/dusk it is hard to see. Driving with only parking lights on (which are on when headlights are switched on anyway) allows others to see a small, black vehicle when conditions do not require headlights but optics are poor
I live in the mountains, and we regularly see dense fog. I used the fog lights on my 997.1 on a regular basis. I was considering changing the bulbs in the fog lamps to a yellow color, which is far more effective for enhancing visibility than a white or bluish color. It always makes me cringe when people want their fog lights to match their headlights; they are unclear on the concept of fog lights.
Many European car manufacturers refer to the small, secondary lights on the front of the car as "city lights" or "running lights" as opposed to parking lights. The intended use for these lights is to provide illumination and allow others to see your car when driving in a well-lit, urban area at night. In these situations, full headlights are considered a nuisance and they are not necessary.
When parking on a dark, narrow street, the parking lights can be illuminated on the outboard side of the car using the light switch and the turn signal stalk. In this mode, the lights closest to the curb are not illuminated, and the lights closest to traffic are illuminated.
Last edited by Dennis C; 05-28-2017 at 12:34 PM.
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#17
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Not a dumb question and welcome! The answer is no. In fact, the 6 LED daytime running lights and the 1 LED "position light with light guide" (Porsche's description) are two seperate elements in the light cluster. Note that the 6 bright LED's come on when you start the car (assuming DRL has been chosen in the menu). However, when you switch on the main or parking lights they go out completely (not just go dim), and the narrow position light above them comes on instead.
Before taking it to my indy, any suggestions? Or am I faced with a $ replacement cost? (Googled and p/n should be 997631108402)
Thanks...
Last edited by axl886; 11-10-2022 at 10:57 PM.
#18
What I liked about the fog lamps on my 911SC is that I could position them to point well away from straight ahead. Essentially, they illuminated the sides and made it much easier/safer when turning. Unfortunately, my 997 doesn't have the dynamic lighting system on current Porsches. My only hope is to win the 991 GTS lottery
#19
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Help! My driver's side (RHD) DRL is suddenly not illuminating (EDIT:actually illuminating extremely dimly), but the same side "position light" works per normal when the parking lights or dipped beams are on.
Before taking it to my indy, any suggestions? Or am I faced with a $ replacement cost? (Googled and p/n should be 997631108402)
Thanks...
Before taking it to my indy, any suggestions? Or am I faced with a $ replacement cost? (Googled and p/n should be 997631108402)
Thanks...
#20
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Same thing on my new to me 2010 ….. DRL on driver’s side dead, but turn signal and above mentioned position light both work. Frustrated that it can only be accessed after bumper cover removal. I guess they think the LEDs will be so reliable that they won’t need to be touched….. continuing to search for info.
#21
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Same thing on my new to me 2010 ….. DRL on driver’s side dead, but turn signal and above mentioned position light both work. Frustrated that it can only be accessed after bumper cover removal. I guess they think the LEDs will be so reliable that they won’t need to be touched….. continuing to search for info.
Unfortunately in my case it was the electronics inside the light that failed and does not signal the module to turn on. So I have to replace the entire fog light assembly which is a ton more $.
#22
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The 997 headlights have evolved away from DLs.
#23
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One thing to note, there are 2 failure points for that led strip. The led module for that strip which is the square looking piece on the back corner of the fog light, and then secondly whatever the electronics are inside the fog light to turn it on. On my light, that led module is actually working properly. I tested it by simply moving the module to the other fog light and it worked, so the led bulb did not fail. I was hoping it was just the led module because it's a cheap $30 piece.
Unfortunately in my case it was the electronics inside the light that failed and does not signal the module to turn on. So I have to replace the entire fog light assembly which is a ton more $.
Unfortunately in my case it was the electronics inside the light that failed and does not signal the module to turn on. So I have to replace the entire fog light assembly which is a ton more $.
So the module is connected to the car/wiring/plug? It isn't clear since you say that when you moved the module, the light worked.....
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Last edited by Rhern213; 01-20-2023 at 01:09 AM.
#25
center strip not working on mine either… did you have to replace the whole light?
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