Headlight installation problem, need advice - 986 Forum

sasha055 · 06-30-2010, 06:20 PM

Hi

I took out my headlight today.. and when I tried to reinstall it there was a problem..

Blue socket.. the one that plugs into headlight is loose.. and I cann't stick it to the plastic plaque..

Is there something that I'm missing.. how do I attach blue socket to the plaque?
I can reinstall headlight.. but it's not plugged in..

Do I have to somehow plug it in before reinstalling?

Thanks
Sasha

Mark_T · 06-30-2010, 08:16 PM

It sounds like the bracket that holds it in place might be broken. Have you compared it to the other side?

In the short term, you can get your headlight plugged in by removing the inner fender liner and plugging it in from behind after you install the headlight.

Mark

sasha055 · 06-30-2010, 09:12 PM

Thanks Mark,

There was no bracket there..
I took the plastic plate out and "manufactored" a bracket to hold it

Hopefully it will hold for a while.

Does anyone know part nr for plasctic bracket?

Thanks
Sasha

Mark_T · 07-01-2010, 06:07 AM

There's a few different parts that go into that assembly, so you'd probably be better off downloading the parts catalog and having a look. It's under "electrical;headlights" and there is a good exploded diagram with all the part numbers.

Mark

boxster6354 · 07-01-2010, 06:37 AM

I had the same issue, had to replace the headlight mounting frame as it is integrated

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=996-631-041-00-M14&catalog_description=Headlight%20Mounting%20Plate%2 0%28Left%29%2C%20%39%38%36%20Boxster%2FBoxster%20S %20%28%31%39%39%37%2D%30%34%29

Part number is dependent on which side of course.

Good luck

sasha055 · 07-01-2010, 07:38 AM

Thanks,
If my improvised bracket (couple of plastic bits and some epoxy) doesn't hold.. I'll get that.

BTW I took headlight out to test a litronic headlight and I noticed that litronic one has two power connectors.. if I ever will have anough money to upgrade to litronics.. do I need another connector? I'm just curious..

Thanks
Sasha

PS: Litronic headlights are soooooo beautifull

boxster6354 · 07-01-2010, 08:53 AM

They are the same connectors as standard, the other connection is if you have the auto leveling for high beams controller ( I am sure there is a technical term)

Gougoushu · 07-01-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sasha055

Thanks,
If my improvised bracket (couple of plastic bits and some epoxy) doesn't hold.. I'll get that.

The jack/plug on mine also broke when I slid down the plastic key that holds it in place. You can hold the jack in place [as with epoxy], then drive a small screw or two through the bracket into the jack. Worked for me a few days ago!