Headlight and directional signal not functional

[tommy24689]

Greetings,

I just purchased my first 2001 Porsche Boxster S last month. The car is a joy to drive, however the passenger side headlight has blown twice; and the directional signal on the same side has also blown.

The headlight was replaced and it was functional for about 5 hours of drive-time. I replaced the directional signal (with two separate bulbs) and I have not observed it function since it went out a few weeks after I purchased the vehicle.

I used a small amount of bulb grease when replacing the bulbs, and validated that the bulbs matched the driver side as well. I checked the fuses and they are also good.

Does anyone have any ideas what may be causing this?

I am in Charlotte, NC and looking for assistance.

Please advise,



Thomas

[Jager]

Did you touch the glass of the bulbs with your bare hands when installing them? Dirt and/or oil from your hands can make the bulb burn-out prematurely.

[tommy24689]

Unfortunately no. I was wearing rubber gloves when I replaced it. I am more stumped by the directional signal. I've worked on my own American vehicles for years and never encountered this problem.

[Jamesp]

Gremlins are rare, bad luck isn't. I'd do the bulb replacement dance again with scrupulous attention to cleanliness. Three's the charm.