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YOUR RESEARCHOK - what else could it be? Lighting issue
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Check sidelight fuses and they're fine
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Double-checked the sidelight fuses and they're fine.
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Replace sidelight bulbs in my litronic units (h6w - thanks
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Replaced the sidelight bulbs in my Litronic units (H6W - thanks for the help there :thumbs: )
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I've replaced the tray now, but operated fine like that for 5k Miles or so.
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I'll double-check: the rest of the lights are working fine and from what I can see the plug that you disconnect is the one that deals with the smaller lights (side, indicator) - I'll check it again.
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All up and running now - I can get it MOT'd this week
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I'll double-check: the rest of the lights are working fine and from what I can see the plug that you disconnect is the one that deals with the smaller lights (side, indicator) - I'll check it again.
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Hi All,
TBH, I didn't expect to be back on the forum asking questions about the car - I'd hoped to be back on talking about the good stuff.
Sadly, that's not the case so I'll get to my question.
Replaced the sidelight bulbs in my Litronic units (H6W - thanks for the help there :thumbs: )
HOWEVER, my offside (UK drivers right) isn't working still.
I've checked:
1. The bulb in the other headlight - no issues.
2. Double-checked the sidelight fuses and they're fine.
3. I've even done a continuity test around the wiring loom from the back of the multi-connector. Beeps like it should.
What else is there to look at?
Thanks in advance,
Dan
The plug on the back of the light unit isn't engaging properly in the socket. Take the light unit out and have a look inside the wing where the socket is. Make sure it's not come loos or moved out of position.
I'll double-check: the rest of the lights are working fine and from what I can see the plug that you disconnect is the one that deals with the smaller lights (side, indicator) - I'll check it again.
It is possible to get your hand in through the wheel arch to push the connector in to place. The bracket is broken on one of my cars which stops it engaging properly by itself.
MC
When I first picked my 4s up (litronic) the offside light had a broken/missing holder for the connector, it was possible to push the connector home/ in place before the light unit was slid into the tray.
The harness may have had a few cable ties etc snipped to facilitate this, but was feasible without having to remove the arch liner (needed a slightly double jointed hand to slip in behind to push it home) .
I've replaced the tray now, but operated fine like that for 5k Miles or so.
Dan
Problem fixed.
It turns out that in all my Porsche-owning years, I was missing out the final stage of headlight installation: turning the hex key back towards the headlight and waiting to hear that "CLUNK" as it locks in place!
:? :floor:
FFS
All up and running now - I can get it MOT'd this week
Thanks again
Dan
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