Headlamp replacement

[da032]

I had the same thing happen to me. Changed the bulbs and nothing. The switch has gone bad. It's a common problem. Here is a link to the write up I used:

http://www.renntech.org/forums/inde...785&#entry14785

I did this replacement myself a couple of months ago. Took about an hour. You can order the switch from Pelican Parts or get from the dealer. Good luck.

[wifesmainwrench]

Thanks da, but the link failed. Will try again.
WMW

[da032]

Try this link. If this doesnt work just go to renntech.org and search "headlight switch". It will return a thread "1999 Boxster headlight switch, switch replacement". the link is enbedded in the first reply.

I found several different write ups both in this forum and Renntech and this was (the link) was the best.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=3131&st=0&p=14785&#entry14785

Your welcome for the info! Anything to help out a fellow Boxster owner and Mountaineer! I was born and raised in Charleston and went to WVU

[wifesmainwrench]

I realize I left out an important detail in describing my problem. I failed to mention that all the headlights on the passenger side work normally. Only the driver side unit is inoperative. Sorry.

[wifesmainwrench]

Update: After closer inspection, I found the multi pin recepticle which receives the plug in the headlight cluster was was loose in its mount, and not coupling.There are signs of previous mis-handling as there are obviously some clips and other locating tabs broken off. Checking w/ a voltmeter showed current w/ the switch on. Rather than replace the entire wiring harness, my idea is to remove the fender liner to reach the coupling from below and guide it in by hand-not unlike the stallion/mare technique. If I have to do this everytime a bulb burns out, I'm going to replace every bulb in that damn thing before I reassemble the unit. I just hate plastic parts! Happy to consider any advice.