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left Low beam doesnt work....
Just thought i would post this question as i am not so hot with electircal
My left low beam is not working, so i changed the bulbs out. problem persisted fuses looked great could it be the switch or is could it be something else thanks steve |
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01-10-2011, 07:55 PM
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Most likely you have some corrosion between the fuse block and the headlamp.
Remove the fuse and burnish the fuse holder contacts and fuse ends. See if that works. If not, remove the wires from the fuse block and burnish the wire and the area where the wire is attached. Check the headlamp connector to be sure you have no corrosion there as well. If it was your switch, both lights would not work. Power goes from the battery, to the headlamp switch on your dash board, to the flasher stalk switch and then to your fuse block. The lamp circuits separate into left and right lamps at the fuse block.
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01-10-2011, 08:28 PM
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which fuse is it? There are no markings on the box.
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Hi Steve,
It depends on your year, which one it would be. You can look at the electrical drawings here: Pelican Parts - Porsche 911 Parts Listings & Diagrams I would try the one closest to your year.
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01-10-2011, 10:53 PM
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it is an 87
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This is for our '86, but should work for you. Good luck, Gerry 
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01-11-2011, 08:03 PM
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My right low beam was out, but brights worked. I cleaned the fuse contacts and works like a charm now.
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just a little fuse bock maint.
pull the wires out, one at a time, clean the ends with wires brush then clean the screw and the the end of the screw. corrosion creates resistance which ='s voltage which ='s heat. at the very least, make sure all the screws are tight.
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