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YOUR RESEARCHHeadlights Don't work - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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Check fuses

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I've checked the fuses and replaced the locking clip for the connector on that side but no change.

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Check connector

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Check the connector on the headlight itself for continuity to rule out the bulb(s) or the headlight itself.

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Leading evidence: 'Check fuses' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'headlight switch' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check connector' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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headlight switch

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Also, suspect the headlight switch.

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Check connector

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Suggestion

Check the connector on the headlight itself for continuity to rule out the bulb(s) or the headlight itself.

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Replace locking clip

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Unsuccessful attempt · Original poster

I've checked the fuses and replaced the locking clip for the connector on that side but no change.

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Check connector

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Suggestion

Check the connector on the headlight itself for continuity to rule out the bulb(s) or the headlight itself.

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Check fuses

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I've checked the fuses and replaced the locking clip for the connector on that side but no change.

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Replace locking clip

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Unsuccessful attempt · Original poster

I've checked the fuses and replaced the locking clip for the connector on that side but no change.

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headlight switch

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Suspected cause

Also, suspect the headlight switch.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The left headlights on my 97 boxster do not work. I've checked the fuses and replaced the locking clip for the connector on that side but no change. Also the left turn signal is blinking at a rapid rate.

POST 2Original post

The issues are unrelated. A turn indicator flashing rapidly means one of the bulbs in the circuit is burnt out. As far as the headlight, I assume you mean no high or low beams? You'll need to do some investigative work to find the culprit. With a DMM check that you have 12 volts to the headlight connector you just added the locking clip to when the switch is on. If yes, then it could be the headlight isn't plugging itself into the connector - make sure it lines up properly and that none of the pins are bent or missing. Check the connector on the headlight itself for continuity to rule out the bulb(s) or the headlight itself. Also, suspect the headlight switch. It's not the most robust part of the car and fails fairly often. I'd be surprised if it isn't one of these two things.

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