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What's the sensor sticking out of bumper on passenger side?

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YOUR RESEARCHWhat's the sensor sticking out of bumper on passenger side?

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Maybe someone could fill us in here...
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Use those frik 'n parts in early 1999

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BTW Porsche stoped using those Frik 'n parts in early 1999.
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I'm not sure what they are using today.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

There is a sensor sticking out of lower bumper that looks like a xmas light bulb on my 996. Does anyone know what it's for?

POST 2Original post

I think you're referring to the external temperature sensor.

POST 3Original post

It's a laser.

POST 4Original post

ramjet intake for 998 model. - temp sensor on 996

POST 5Original post

No. The laser is on the driver's side. This is the octane ventral assimilation booster. You should know that by now!... Happy Holidays... Jim

POST 6Original post

Oh man, I left mine at home! Something else to add Santa's wish list.

POST 7Original post

You have the "male" version of the car....

POST 8Original post

No, no... It's a "Frik'n Laser"

POST 9Original post

Hey, show some respect. My best friend lost his sight (good eye) from a mishap involving that laser. "Quit humpin' 'The Laser'!" Cheers

POST 10Original post

Like Acab said he has the male version of the car and they don't use the "Frik'n Laser" on male cars. BTW Porsche stoped using those Frik 'n parts in early 1999. I'm not sure what they are using today. Maybe someone could fill us in here... ps...Don't stare into the beam! Jim

POST 11Original post

Warning on laser pen: "don't point laser at other remaining eye".... Re question....if yer thingie was stickin out like that, you would know what the temperature was too.....

POST 12Original post

On cold days, it's harder to pick out.

POST 13Original post

Here's more fun threads on this "thingy"... https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/164790-thingy-in-the-front-bumper-any-ideas.html

POST 14Original post

It shrivels up when its real cold.

POST 15Original post

Are you all nuts? It is a ricer detector.....

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