Porsche 996 Turn Signal Fix (and Headlight Removal)

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • Walkthrough of the process for removing the headlight assembly on a 996 generation 911 in order to resolve a common problem with the driver side turn signal. The car featured in this video is a 2004, but most of this information should be applicable across the 996.1 and 996.2 line, sans a few minor assembly differences to account for xenon vs halogen headlamps.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 19

  • @DrMurdercock
    @DrMurdercock 2 роки тому +1

    This is information, that before the internet was priceless. THis was the type of info only a shop would know. UA-cam has def made the world smaller for us gear heads!!!

  • @glenngarde7744
    @glenngarde7744 Рік тому +1

    This is a perfect instructional video. My issue was also the tab, which I never would have guessed. You saved me hours. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

    • @helixroad
      @helixroad  Рік тому

      Glad it was the same issue and helpful! And you're very welcome!

  • @chris-sc
    @chris-sc Рік тому +2

    +1 from me. Same symptoms: fast flash on left rear end, no flashing on the left front. Light bulb OK. Contacts between bulb and holder clean. I just had to carefully bend open that one contact within the headlamp chassis as shown in the video, and everything went back to normal. Thanks much!

    • @helixroad
      @helixroad  Рік тому

      Yes! Glad this was the issue and it fixed your turn signal! 😃

  • @flyfpi
    @flyfpi 2 роки тому +1

    Worked like a champ. Another reason for the bad connection was arcing on the contact. Make sure to sandpaper the bulb fixture contact as well as the housing contact. Thanks for the excellent video.

    • @helixroad
      @helixroad  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful and thank you very much for that extra bit of information!

  • @mktribbie6700
    @mktribbie6700 5 днів тому

    Thanks - worked for me!

  • @KTM400EXCrider
    @KTM400EXCrider 2 роки тому +2

    I can't wait to try this. Shop quoted me 3700$ cdn for a replacement headlight unit.

    • @helixroad
      @helixroad  2 роки тому

      Hope this works for you... No better feeling than a simple fix saving you a load of money!

    • @DrMurdercock
      @DrMurdercock 2 роки тому +1

      Holy fucking shit!!!! 911 is my dream car. However, I was too much of an idiot when I was younger and I wasted my life. Now, I dream and look at them on YT. Maybe one day

    • @helixroad
      @helixroad  2 роки тому +1

      @@DrMurdercock don't stop dreaming! And these cars are a lot easier to maintain than most. Really a joy to own, even for us mere mortals. Cheers!

  • @jtdiffen
    @jtdiffen 2 роки тому +2

    Worked! Thanks

  • @nnelliss
    @nnelliss 2 роки тому +2

    excellent explanation! Very helpful :)

  • @navysealsix
    @navysealsix Рік тому

    Thanks! Fixed my issue!

  • @KTM400EXCrider
    @KTM400EXCrider 2 роки тому

    So....this fix did not work for me...am I now left only with a full replacement? No corrosion, bulb was good...I may try and diagnose with voltage regulator....but is that not a sealed unit? Darn man...was hoping cleaning, adjusting contacts and dielectric grease would have proved successful.

    • @helixroad
      @helixroad  2 роки тому

      Are you able to read voltage at the fender terminal? Also, the same-side rear is working fine? (trying to rule out the relay)

    • @KTM400EXCrider
      @KTM400EXCrider 2 роки тому +1

      @@helixroad yes. Same side rear signal works fine....but blinks fast. I will try to find voltage at the fender terminal.