Porsche 911 996 and Boxster 986 Headlight Switch Replacement

[jimlong]

Welcome to the world of Porsche, it’s all good normally just little common issues.

[johngalt]

You are a good teacher, thank you for taking the time and work to put this video together, you helped me save hundreds!!

[KidneyShanker]

I did this today thanks to you. My switch had a lug nut to take our before taking out the last plastic ring. That was the only difference. I have a 1999 Boxster with everything in German in it. Nothing broke and it all came out easy. Same way putting it back. Thank you again for helping the novice public .

[JF-]

I just replaced the light switch on my 2003 this morning following your directions. It all went pretty easily except I had to hunt for a long thin t20 to get the one screw out of the headlight switch well. Thanks for the great video.

[lunabouch]

Looks like I need to replace my light switch after seeing the same issues as your car. Very helpful and much appreciated.

[themonger]

thank you so much for uploading and sharing!

[grahamstevens]

My 2003 Boxster lights would not turn on after 12 months after purchase. The switch was expensive so I found out how to remove the switch as I thought being an older car it probably had grease that had dried inside the switch. Used a R55 type cleaning fluid, taking the switch to its different positions numerous times adding the fluid. Sprayed a penetrating fluid in and wiped off excess. It's worked ever since, for 5 years.

[mjfeeney]

Excellent instructions, replaced the switch on my 2004 996 today and the lights now work. On my 2004, the light switch cover came off after removing the 24mm nut, so I did not have to unclip the switch light assembly ( disk). Very easy to replace with these instructions.

[pierrenovak]

Really enjoyed your video. Very helpful! I just purchased a 2005 996 C2 Cab and plan on doing all the eventual work myself. So far I have added a new PCCM+, new steering wheel, hacked home link 2 garage door opener, new hood and trunk struts, gas door actuator and hood actuator. I am really enjoying the car but realize that even if it is a low mileage vehicle, age is taking it’s toll. Good thing I actually enjoy doing the work, all part of the fun.

[davidleeroth]

Don't pull the cover from the top or from the right side. Just pull from the bottom.

[BaByeProductions]

Worked for me … headlights went out on 2003 996. Fixed now!! 😁

[Gracievision]

That was really helpful, thank you. I can't do the job myself but at least I know what my mechanic will be doing to fix it.

[Rancidcactus]

Mine has the low beams not turning on every time issue. The dealer wants $460 to fix the switch. 😂 Not today Porsche, not today!

[expresenator]

thank you very much, managed to replace my switch expeditiously

[nilsw.]

Good day
can you tell mor the pinout of the cables colors for the numbers? Thanks

[IAnonymous]

Anyone else have an issue with their dial not clicking into place ? My know is just pulling straight off other than that is was pretty easy. Older 996 models have a nut you have to remove for the bezel. Not the clips you just press down on….

[dagolopezsr]

Dim light on the switch stays on all the time, is necessary to replace the switch? Tnx

[christame]

Full beam only works when flashing and not in ON position (pushing stalk forward) would this fix this?