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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
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I have had intermittent issues with my passenger side headlight for 2 years . I smack the headlight with my palm and it works . Run over an ant and it doesn't work . Last week I was fed up . Pulled the headlight and all looked good . There was nothing broken and the connector in the car was locked in place . Now what ?

I then noticed the connector on the headlight housing is held in place with two screws . I removed the screws and gently pulled the connector away from the housing . I then installed one aluminum rivet washer between the connector and the housing . I then installed the two screws . In essence I spaced the connector away from the housing which means it goes deeper into the connector in the car . Bingo ! Locked the headlight in and I now have a solid electrical connection .

I previously had pulled both headlights ( bi xenon ) and installed all new bulbs . Surprisingly all wire insulation looked perfect . I am glad my headlight saga is over .
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2002 Boxster S . Arctic silver + black top/int. Jake Raby 3.6 SS engine " the beast ". GT3 front bumper, GT3 side skirts and GT3 TEK rear diffuser. 1999 996 C4 coupe black/grey with FSI 3.8 engine . Rear diffuser , front spoiler lip with ducktail spoiler .
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