Can't find right tail light bulb for 997 LED tail lights
Can't find right tail light bulb for 997 LED tail lights
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REKX

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11 posts

118 months

Monday 13th February 2017
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So I've had this problem for a while.

I went to so many shops like Halfords and they tried to fit it but couldn't find the right bulb.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARRERA-911-997-2005-200...

Thats the model I have on my car.

The lens are clear which means I need a red bulb.

https://i.imgur.com/NSpogXe.jpg

This is the bulb that fits my car, however as you can see its clear and not red.

To detail the pins are offset at around 150 degrees (not 180 degrees opposite each other. And you can buy red light bulbs which are offset from Halfords. But the problem is if you look at the picture, the higher pin is low on the halfords version, and the lower pin is high on the halfords version - basically the other way round.

I tried to contact the seller but because he is from Taiwan, I don't think he understands what I am saying.

So the solution I have employed is to buy clear bulbs and use red glass paint - which incredibly long winded.

Anyone has an idea of how or where I can buy the correct bulb?

996TT02

3,342 posts

169 months

Monday 13th February 2017
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The first thing you ought to establish is the bulb type, basically the the handbook will provide this information, will look something like "BAY 15D" "Bax9s" that sort of thing (these are examples only!).

Watch out for any missing letters they may mean a lot.

With that info, try searching on Ebay and elsewhere.

RichS1963

41 posts

157 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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My led lights came with a clear fog light bulb and a bottle of red light bulb paint.

This one:
http://www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/ce/en/product/7...

I recently wired in the n/s fog light too. Clear bulbs easily available from Halfords. It's a 566.

Hope this helps.

Klippie

3,608 posts

174 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Is it an actual incandescent bulb you're looking for or a complete LED rear light assembly.