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12-12-2006, 06:44 PM

My driver's side headlight isnt working. The small light works, high beam works, turn signal works, just not the low beam. Ive replaced it, switched the wires (from positive to ground, I know it wouldnt do anything, but I tried), and I dont know what else to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, its a 99 BTW.
I also checked the fuse.

98Boxster98 · 12-12-2006, 07:12 PM

I read that if only the low beams aren't working, then usually the headlight assembly needs to be removed and re-seated into the connector.

12-12-2006, 07:48 PM

I re seated it like 5 times, I will try to take the connector out tommorow and push it in as far as I can.

CJ_Boxster · 12-12-2006, 08:02 PM

im pretty sure both headlights have there own fuse, so its possible for one light to be out and not the other.

12-12-2006, 08:33 PM

Checked both fuses, and the highbeams, there is a right and left fuse for both.

12-13-2006, 04:35 PM

I re seated it another couple times and no luck. Even took out the connector and re seated it, no luck. I have run out of luck I guess. Does anyone have a diagram for that connector so I can see which pin is the low beam and ground (so I can check voltage). Also, if that doesnt work, should I splice into another light so it goes on or just take it to the dealership?

12-17-2006, 07:22 PM

Anything???

MNBoxster · 12-17-2006, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boggtown

Anything???

Hi,

PM me your email addy and I'l send you the wiring schematic. But, also get yourself a digital multimeter so you can properly diagnose these types of issues. You can get a perfectly adequate one for under $25. Not having one is a real handicap, like a surgeon trying to do surgery in the dark...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99