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Emergency fix for tail light harness.

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YOUR RESEARCHEmergency fix for tail light harness.

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Check fuses and apparently the fuses

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I checked the fuses and apparently the fuses for the rear tail light and cruise control beside it had blown, so I run over to my local dealer and replaced it.
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Emergency fix for tail light harness.

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I checked the fuses and apparently the fuses for the rear tail light and cruise control beside it had blown, so I run over to my local dealer and replaced it. Voila ....it worked.
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Emergency fix for tail light harness.
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Check fuses and apparently the fuses

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I checked the fuses and apparently the fuses for the rear tail light and cruise control beside it had blown, so I run over to my local dealer and replaced it.
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Emergency fix for tail light harness.

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Reported fixes: 0
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I checked the fuses and apparently the fuses for the rear tail light and cruise control beside it had blown, so I run over to my local dealer and replaced it. Voila ....it worked.
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Emergency fix for tail light harness.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I started my car last night and the cruise control green light didn't turn on. I also noticed that my rear right tail light is not working. I opened it and found out that the harness and not the bulb is broken. I searched the web and ordered one for $200. The problem is it would take about a week to order it and I don't want to be cited for driving without tail lights. So I tried to open and fix it since it was already broken. Here's what I did: 1. Unscrew the nut holding the tail light, and gently slide it out towards the engine to pul it out.

POST 2 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

2. I took out the broken bulb holder and found out that the metal connector is detached. The bulb is sealed by a rubber glue so I pried it with a small screw driver. It is soft but annoying to remove.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

3. There are three wires connected to the bulb holder and I just solder the red and black wires to the contact points of the bulb. I left the brown wire intact. I had to place a zip tie around the bulb and solder it. Caution the bulb can get too hot.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I reassemble it but it did not light on at first. I checked the fuses and apparently the fuses for the rear tail light and cruise control beside it had blown, so I run over to my local dealer and replaced it. Voila ....it worked.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I just now have to rubber seal it later after work. I might also try to cancel my order for the harness. Solder iron =$10 from radioshack. I just saved $190 bucks. Priceless. I love my Porsche it is so easy to work on.

POST 6Original post

Good for you. Nice when you can fix it yourself. Thanks for the DIY.

POST 7Original post

Wow, great work! Just a tip, if you bought the harness with a credit card, you should be able to call your credit card company if it's a visa/amex, and they will take the charge off if you call them within 30 days, even if the merchant won't. DS

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