99 boxster ? about replacing a bulb or alight housing

[Burg Boxster]

In a pinch, you can swap a bulbs from either the fog, high, or low beams as all 3 (in halogen set-ups like yours) use the H7 55W bulb.

Additionally, I usually just go ahead and replace the same bulb on the other side. In most circumstances they were put in new at the same time and usually tend to go around the same time (w/in a week or 2). Of course, if you know a specific reason why, other than end of useful life, it failed you can just replace the one.

[ronev]

I joined this forum for this specific problem....no low beams. You guys are very helpful!

I pulled one low beam bulb, checked it with an ohm-meter, it was open (so it was bad). I went to AutoZone, got 2 H7 bulbs, replaced them, and all is good. Took about 25 minutes.

I would always check the bulbs first (with an ohm-meter)....saves time and money.

Thanks to all of you!!

ronev

1999 Boxster, Zenith Blue, Factory Aero Kit.

[rgriffin]

Does anyone know what to do if the round clear lens (closest to bulb) gets yellow spot and cracks? What is correct wattage for bulbs? Do I have to get whole new headlamp assemblys? Thanks for any help!

[BoxsterDuke]

Please see my post regarding "bulb replacement".....has anyone else had the hex socket tool explode in their hands, almost slashing their wrists... ...and if so, what did you replace it with? Appreciate some help Guys??