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KevinH1990 · 10-27-2015, 07:37 PM

I retrofitted litronics on my 2000. When I turn them on, they make a cool sounding high-voltage noise. I don't trigger any warning lights, but I'm sure there are a lot of electrons whizzing around. There are warning labels about the high voltage on the ballasts and the lights.

So, it may be that Fred's system is just a slightly different spec than the OEM equipment. It may be that the shielding on the OEM ballasts was designed with the Boxster's electrical system in mind. They appear to be bulkier.

10-27-2015, 07:37 PM	#9
KevinH1990 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,659	I retrofitted litronics on my 2000. When I turn them on, they make a cool sounding high-voltage noise. I don't trigger any warning lights, but I'm sure there are a lot of electrons whizzing around. There are warning labels about the high voltage on the ballasts and the lights. So, it may be that Fred's system is just a slightly different spec than the OEM equipment. It may be that the shielding on the OEM ballasts was designed with the Boxster's electrical system in mind. They appear to be bulkier. __________________ 2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH, Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 12-way driver & 8-way passenger seats, Litronics, silver console