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Update - Brought it to my indy, he checked all of the wiring related to the tail lights, everything looked OK, replaced the 20 amp fuses with the correct 7.5 amp fuses and everything works fine.
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Update - Brought it to my indy, he checked all of the wiring related to the tail lights, everything looked OK, replaced the 20 amp fuses with the correct 7.5 amp fuses and everything works fine.
Use permatex flowable silicone windshield and glass sealer ($5
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They need to be sealed or water will get inside - I used Permatex Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer ($5 on Amazon) Needs to be applied around the entire light between the lens and back plastic piece.
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Update - Brought it to my indy, he checked all of the wiring related to the tail lights, everything looked OK, replaced the 20 amp fuses with the correct 7.5 amp fuses and everything works fine.
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Update - Brought it to my indy, he checked all of the wiring related to the tail lights, everything looked OK, replaced the 20 amp fuses with the correct 7.5 amp fuses and everything works fine.
Use permatex flowable silicone windshield and glass sealer ($5
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They need to be sealed or water will get inside - I used Permatex Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer ($5 on Amazon) Needs to be applied around the entire light between the lens and back plastic piece.
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I have been thinking of doing the LED taillights on my car for a while, but it is amazing the price variation you see on these, particularly when they all seem to come from the same manufacturer. A couple of years ago Amazon had them for $214, but not for long, and now you see them for $500+ on the high end. Here is a source for $339 shipped, which is the lowest I have found in quite some time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-04...Q5fAccessories
Pretty tempting
Been thinking about doing that too. From what I've read, it seems that one wire, possibly for the corner(?) light, shouldn't be connected or it will blow a fuse. No one has been able to tell me why. It should be a direct replacement, no? I know that you're very clever, so if you install them please let us know how to resolve that issue, or at least why it happens.
My other dilemma, is Clear/Red or Smoked/Red.
I had the smoke version on my prior car (2000 C4) they look great but a couple of things to keep in mind for installation:
1. They need to be sealed or water will get inside - I used Permatex Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer ($5 on Amazon) Needs to be applied around the entire light between the lens and back plastic piece.
2. Inside the light, the connections for the small light (side marker) and the tail light are connected together. Therefore, you have to be careful when connecting the wire for the small light maintain the proper polarity or it will short out and blow a fuse. (Or you can just not connect it at all).
For what its worth, I liked the smoke version best - still available on Amazon for about $350.
Good luck
Marc
From all I have read and seen all these LED lights for the 996 are the same. Probably all from the same factory. Can't prive this but if you look closely at the pics from the various vendors they all look exactly alike.
As for LED bulbs, the look will be quite different. With the OEM LED's and the aftermarket LED units the leds are spread out in a line/pattern. With just LED replacement bulbs it would just be circles of LEDs.
so i am a stick in the mud. incandescent for me. as the factory indended. if you want the led lights get a 997. you cant loose.
oh yes, still have the pumpkins too!
Just got them today. Install was pretty easy, but for some reason the fuses for the side marker lights kept blowing. They were 7.5 amp and I switched them to 20 amp and now they are working. Any ideas? Do I need a resister? These are supposed to be "plug and play."
I would NOT put a larger fuse in there. I have read about the fuse problem with the side markers, but have not seen a solution. Using a larger fuse opens you up to potentially costly problems. I would disconnect the side markers until this is sorted out. LED's should use less current, not more. Maybe someone with an electronic background will chime in here.
If you put a 20 amp fuse in the place of a 7.5 amp fuse you are asking for a wire fire. Promptly take the 20amp out and find out the solution first.
Trust me you don't want to have a wire fire!!
Update - Brought it to my indy, he checked all of the wiring related to the tail lights, everything looked OK, replaced the 20 amp fuses with the correct 7.5 amp fuses and everything works fine.
I guess he had to do it.....
To each their own - I think these aftermarket LED tails look cheap and tacky. They look right at home with the 997.2 , but on the 996, I feel as if they are out of place.
Really.... that is an interesting comment since from my point of view the only real difference from a 996 to the 997 in the rear is the bumper cover goes under the tail light on the 996 and angles to the top of the light on a 997... other than that they are pretty much similar in design. So why would LED tail lights look better on the 997?
Thank you for the comment, David. I was at a loss for words....
I am keeping the stock pumpkin and red tail lights, just in case, but I am very happy with the "cheap and tacky" LED's.
Are you on Vortex? I miss my V10 TDI! I guess we can't talk about VW's here.
I like the look, which is really pretty subtle when not lit. Basically it freshens the fixture in a similar way that polishing the headlights does. I don't see this as a wannabe thing at all.
My smoked Amazon specials from Redline....if I remember. Plug and play, no issues, no blown fuses. Packaged very well.
Also, no water leaks....even in the high pressure car wash.
These are the best add ons for the 996. Looks great not cheap or ricey. I hate rice rockets and the like. People actually ask me if I purchased theses oem from the Porsche dealer.
I agree, these fit right in and the smoke on my Guards Red was a big update for me. They are not Altezza looking stuff and the LED looks makes a big difference updating the rear. Also, anyone can install these. Pretty simple, there is also a DIY here on how to connect the wires. Now....it did take me a little trial and error, but all is well. Also, from what I read, if you connect the extra bulb you do not need, it can blow a fuse. Search for the install tips on which one not to connect. I think it was the corner one if I remember.
I have Red/Smoked ones for sale! They're just SITTING in my garage and wasting away.
Need an enthusiast to take them home and use them! Please PM me your offers. I'm negotiable.
