997.2 turbo front dled light not working

[KingKev]

Hi all,
I discovered by chance that one of the front led light isnt working. Attached is the pic of the light i am talking about. Does anyone know what its called and where to buy the replacement in uk?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Kevin

 

[JCX]

I dont know but didnt you just buy from an OPC? They should fix it for you!

 

[KingKev]

Hi JCX,
Thanks for your message . Isnt light bulb part of wear and tear item? I know how to change it, in fact its in the manual but i am not sure which bulb from halfords is compatible.

 

[JCX]

Ah fair point... can you be sure it did work when you picked it up? Can you be sure it is just the bulb? I thought LED bulbs didnt really blow.

 

[Lancerlot]

Cripes, you haven't been very lucky so far, have you?

I've noted you've had PDK problems, launch control troubles, windscreen damage and now sidelight difficulties - and you've only had the car 3 weeks! [&:]

I hope things improve for you.

Regards,

Clive

 

[KingKev]

Thanks guys

FYI. Just read the manual p236. It tells you how to change the bulb. Apparently there is a bulb at end of that led cluster. I will try to replace it with the 501 w5w bulb. Am trying to replace it with a whiter light instead of the yellow lights that comes with the manufacturer. Will let you guys know if it fits.

Kev.

 

[KingKev]

Thanks guys

FYI. Just read the manual p236. It tells you how to change the bulb. Apparently there is a bulb at end of that led cluster. I will try to replace it with the 501 w5w bulb. Am trying to replace it with a whiter light instead of the yellow lights that comes with the manufacturer. Will let you guys know if it fits.

Kev.

 

[Lancerlot]

I replaced the side light bulbs with LED's when I had my 997.2.
Whiter light, more robust and longer lasting, just be sure to get the right one to avoid sending up an error code.
The lens is secured by a self-tapping screw at one end and a hook at the other.
Regards,

Clive

 

[KingKev]

Thanks clive.

Which led bulb did you buy? Does it have to be canbus compatible? I am just getting the ordinary w5w bulbs.

Was that for the 997 tt that you had?

Kev

 

[Lancerlot]

There's an article listed in the Index of the Register Technical section on this subject.
It's always worth checking in there first as there's a wealth of useful information for 997 owners.
Here's the thread to save you looking it up https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=641784
Unfortunately, due to recent vicissitudes of hosting sites, the photos are not appearing, but I'm sure the text will answer all the queries you have.
Regards,

Clive.

 

[JCX]

I though the gen 2 turbo had led lights as drl. Is that not so?

 

[tscaptain]

The drl, the ones lit in your avatar, aren't led as far as I know. I think the gen 2 997s were made pre led fad! Will have a closer look.......
The lights the OP refers to are not the drls

 

[Lancerlot]

Quite right, dear boy. You are indeed the fountain of all knowledge 997-wise! []
The side lights are designed to look like LED's but are in fact illuminated by single incandescent bulb on each side. These can be changed for canbus-friendly led's at small cost and well worth doing IMHO. []
Regards,

Clive

 

[JCX]

ah of course. its the indicators in the strip isnt it?! but they are LED arent they? should i have a lie down?

my rears are led... i think.

 

[garyw]

Front indicators are a strip of LEDs, the sidelight was a 501 as you noted.
A single screw on the underside allows the lamp cluster to slide off and be replaced by the CANBUS ready LED lamp.
I tried the standard Halfords LED but it did create issues - however it was along time back now.

 

[KingKev]

Thanks very much for all of your help i have ordered a canbus compatible white led light . Will write something up on the replacement for others benefits.

Kev