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Replace with these lights, not by me
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You are right something has been changed with these lights, not by me.
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Replace system or get a dash mounted garmin gps
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I don't know if I should change the system or get a dash mounted Garmin GPS.
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Replace the bulb holder must be
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To accompany this change, the bulb holder must be changed to accommodate the required PY21W bulb.
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Replace whole light assembly
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Are these bulbs replaceable or do I need to replace the whole light assembly?
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Hello and Happy New Years.
I recently bought a 2001 Porsche Boxter 3.2s and brought it in for it's first inspection.
I live in Portugal
Every thing was good but it was noted my emergency flashers are white and they should be orange or red.
I tried looking for replacement bulbs on line but could not find any.
Are these bulbs replaceable or do I need to replace the whole light assembly?
I do have an appt at the local Porsche dealer but would like to have this info prior.
Thanks
The bulbs can be replaced. Search YouTube videos to see how to remove the tail lights and open them up. You should be able to just remove the bulb and replace with an orange bulb. Do you have a local auto parts store? The bulbs are a standard type. This is available locally in the USA.
https://www.partsgeek.com/kz61mkh-porsche-boxster-turn-signal-light-bulb.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=DN&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&utm_term=1999-2012+Porsche+Boxster+Turn+Signal+Light+Bulb+Hella+ Rear+99-12+Porsche+Turn+Signal+Light+Bulb+2009+2004&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17182816450&gbraid=0AAAAAD_bfN6R-JZcrrCyP-5_VOXATc6ic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3Kzo6OznkQMVRYBaBR1S1TAZEAQYBSAB EgL_yvD_BwE
In the past I've seen "bulb paint" sold (can't recall where though).......It's basically a "dip" procedure. You "dip" the glass portion of the bulb in the translucent paint, wait for it to dry and then install.......might be a good "last resort" if needed.
Just wanted to follow this up'
The bulbs listed above do not fit.
The nubs are offset, while mine are at a 180 degrees.
I could not find orange bulbs, so I found a guy that services pinball machines and he painted the bulbs.
I took the car for an oil change and he said leave the bulbs, he will put them in.
He did and cracked a lens.
BTW how he did this ..I have no f####n idea!
But anyway thanks for the help
Your 2001 came from factory with orange turn signal lenses.
You or someone changed to the later lenses where the turn signal sections are clear.
To accompany this change, the bulb holder must be changed to accommodate the required PY21W bulb. Clearly this was not done.
With orange lens, the bulb socket in bulb holder is for P21W bulb which has pins at 180 degrees
The bulb holder for clear turn signal lens has bulb socket with pin slots at 120 degrees to accommodate PY21W bulb.
You are right something has been changed with these lights, not by me.
I believe the lens are incorrect, as a portion of the lens should be orange.
My lens is red on the bottom and clear on the top.
For now my blinkers and emergency lights flash orange and that will get me through inspection.
There seems to be many of the correct lenses available used, for about $200 for the pair.
I am in no rush to do this.
Now I want to explore changing the Nav system.
I am sure when it was new it was state of the art.
Now it just plainly sucks.
I have the 2003 update disc, which may have been the last update.
I don't know if I should change the system or get a dash mounted Garmin GPS.
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