Drivers side litronic low beam issue - I'm stumped - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

PLP · 05-22-2021, 08:21 AM

I would lean towards the xenon lamp... but if you say you replaced lamps and ballasts - there is nothing left.

DarrenD · 05-22-2021, 10:13 AM

I am having the exact same issue with my drivers side Litronic. I swapped the ballast, same problem.

Where in Ontario are you located?

boxxster · 05-22-2021, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I initially thought it was some sort of overheating issue too, I just don't understand why it would overheat after 5 or 10 minutes, then be perfectly fine for half an hour after I take the fuse in and out. Again, swapping the bulb and ballast did not correct the issue.

There's no corrosion on the connector and all the wiring looked good when I had the headlight out. Might take it out again just to be 100% certain though.

Darren, nice to know I'm not crazy and that someone else is having the same issue. PLEASE let me know if you find the problem. I am in Burlington btw.

blue62 · 05-22-2021, 11:09 AM

Perhaps testing the wiring with an oms meter would be of some help.
I am not very good with wiring but it sounds to me like you may have a grounding issue.

DarrenD · 05-22-2021, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by boxxster

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I initially thought it was some sort of overheating issue too, I just don't understand why it would overheat after 5 or 10 minutes, then be perfectly fine for half an hour after I take the fuse in and out. Again, swapping the bulb and ballast did not correct the issue.

There's no corrosion on the connector and all the wiring looked good when I had the headlight out. Might take it out again just to be 100% certain though.

Darren, nice to know I'm not crazy and that someone else is having the same issue. PLEASE let me know if you find the problem. I am in Burlington btw.

Yes, I'm stumped with mine too. I'll certainly keep you informed if I figure it out.