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Old 09-20-2013, 08:27 PM   #41
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So, in shopping lights on eBay, if it says LITRONIC, it will work with the factory installed system ?

Magneti Marelli??

http://www.****************************************/2003-porsche-boxster-electrical-parts/item-7693131.html?CAWELAID=1862102201&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CIeK7tLT27kCFaU5QgodnUQAtg

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Old 09-21-2013, 05:18 AM   #42
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Old 09-21-2013, 06:46 AM   #43
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I did find a set on eBay as well, a little cheaper even. Sent him that link too. Thanks.

Will the single unit I linked above 1)work with car's litronic system 2)be identical in design looks / features? If so, buying one side for about 1k is their best route and fine with me.

Thanks for all the help with this. Never knew there was this much to a headlight....

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Old 09-21-2013, 03:26 PM   #44
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So, in shopping lights on eBay, if it says LITRONIC, it will work with the factory installed system ?

Magneti Marelli??

Magneti Marelli® W0133-1646675 - Porsche Boxster 2003 Headlight Assembly
Can anyone tell me if this exact light will work with the car's Litronic system? If so I'll ask for this.

Last question on this, I swear!!!

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Can anyone tell me if this exact light will work with the car's Litronic system? If so I'll ask for this.

Last question on this, I swear!!!

Thanks, Tim
It appears to be an oem part. However, the Magneti Marelli is throwing me off. I suspect that's the name of the company who supplies Porsche with headlamps ? Kind of like Bosch who supplies Porsche with certain parts ? Asked them ?
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Old 09-21-2013, 08:56 PM   #46
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It appears to be an oem part. However, the Magneti Marelli is throwing me off. I suspect that's the name of the company who supplies Porsche with headlamps ? Kind of like Bosch who supplies Porsche with certain parts ? Asked them ?
Yeah, I'll call them Monday. Just trying to keep the cars original Lit system but be reasonable. That new light makes the car look new.
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Old 09-23-2013, 09:10 AM   #47
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MAJOR update...

The ins company, Mosher from AZ, is buying me a SECOND FACTORY NEW HEADLIGHT!!

HUGE shout out to them!!!
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get the old one resurfaced. If you break another it's 50/50 you've already got the correct side.
If the ballast goes maybe its 100%.
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get the old one resurfaced. If you break another it's 50/50 you've already got the correct side.
If the ballast goes maybe its 100%.
They want the old ones. Glad to give them up for two new units!!

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