991.1 Tail Lights Falling Out
10-12-2022, 11:32 PM
#31
Just happened to mine two days ago. I didn't know it came out until someone pointed to me at the stop light. Not sure how long it had been dangling. Anyway, I unplugged it and went straight home.
10-24-2022, 02:21 PM
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10-26-2022, 02:39 AM
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12-11-2022, 08:46 PM
#38
Racer
Does anyone have a photo of what item #3 in the diagram looks like and how it's attached. The description is "Tail Light Assembly Insulator - Part Number: 99163148105"
My drivers size tail light has a little bit of vertical "play" in it compared to the passenger side. Meaning, if you press on the lens, it moves a tiny bit but the passenger side is rock solid.
My drivers size tail light has a little bit of vertical "play" in it compared to the passenger side. Meaning, if you press on the lens, it moves a tiny bit but the passenger side is rock solid.
12-11-2022, 10:14 PM
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Taillight Assembly Insulator
Does anyone have a photo of what item #3 in the diagram looks like and how it's attached. The description is "Tail Light Assembly Insulator - Part Number: 99163148105"
My drivers size tail light has a little bit of vertical "play" in it compared to the passenger side. Meaning, if you press on the lens, it moves a tiny bit but the passenger side is rock solid.
My drivers size tail light has a little bit of vertical "play" in it compared to the passenger side. Meaning, if you press on the lens, it moves a tiny bit but the passenger side is rock solid.
Here are a couple of pics from a taillight from my 991. These are called "insulators", "jostle bumpers" and the like, depending on WHERE you are from.
They cost approx $3 US.
12-12-2022, 09:03 AM
#41
@WyzKyd thanks this is so helpful! I'll pull my light out and see if this is missing.
Is it just like gel / stick on thick tape? I'm sure I have a roll of something similar or maybe will just used some felt tape.
Is it just like gel / stick on thick tape? I'm sure I have a roll of something similar or maybe will just used some felt tape.
I agree with you that it is similar to a thick tape (I haven’t removed any of them, so I’m not certain).
Note: Take care when you tighten the two screws that secure the taillight. These screws can also adjust the level of the light housing. I made the mistake one day of tightening those two screws a bit too snugly and I paid for it later when I had to remove the taillight. It was difficult and required a power tool, since I had stripped the Torx heads of the screws.
12-12-2022, 09:16 AM
#42
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Happened last year to my passenger side on my 12.5 with 13K on it. A mystery after looking at it...just ordered a clear set for $500 and replaced them because it did not look like a "repair" would work.
12-18-2022, 01:38 AM
#43
Racer
@WyzKyd991 well I took the rear lights back apart today to add some felt at the bottom edge and wouldn't you know it, I stripped the head of one of the torx screws just like you said! F*&K!
I managed to get it out though by cutting a slot in it with a dremel tool and then using a stubby flat blade screwdriver (with a wrench on the handle for torque) to turn it out. Managed to do that with the spoiler still attached so I was pretty happy in the end. Also now both of the tail lights seem the same right to left in terms of "flex". Will pickup a replacement bolt at my local Porsche dealer on Monday.
I managed to get it out though by cutting a slot in it with a dremel tool and then using a stubby flat blade screwdriver (with a wrench on the handle for torque) to turn it out. Managed to do that with the spoiler still attached so I was pretty happy in the end. Also now both of the tail lights seem the same right to left in terms of "flex". Will pickup a replacement bolt at my local Porsche dealer on Monday.
12-19-2022, 01:06 AM
#44
@WyzKyd991 well I took the rear lights back apart today to add some felt at the bottom edge and wouldn't you know it, I stripped the head of one of the torx screws just like you said! F*&K!
I managed to get it out though by cutting a slot in it with a dremel tool and then using a stubby flat blade screwdriver (with a wrench on the handle for torque) to turn it out. Managed to do that with the spoiler still attached so I was pretty happy in the end. Also now both of the tail lights seem the same right to left in terms of "flex". Will pickup a replacement bolt at my local Porsche dealer on Monday.
I managed to get it out though by cutting a slot in it with a dremel tool and then using a stubby flat blade screwdriver (with a wrench on the handle for torque) to turn it out. Managed to do that with the spoiler still attached so I was pretty happy in the end. Also now both of the tail lights seem the same right to left in terms of "flex". Will pickup a replacement bolt at my local Porsche dealer on Monday.
@ vincenz0: Great, you learned just as I did :-)
The GOOD news is that the screws are cheap. When replacing, turn the receiving screws in the taillights DOWN, so they don’t contact the mounting surface of the body panel. That’s why mine locked up and had to be drilled out.
If you require any clarification on what I mentioned above, I will try to draft a DIY for the forum.
12-19-2022, 01:20 AM
#45
Racer
Yes, I saw they're only $1.98, and I have a Porsche dealer within walking distance of my home so hopefully they'll be in stock.
Adjusting those receiving screws though will affect the spacing and angle of the lights I think. In fact, I believe that's what they're there for, for making alignment adjustments. So if you screw them all the way in, I think when inserted, the bolt will pull the whole light assembly up higher, reducing the "gap" between the body and the top of the light (but increasing the gap at the bottom of the light.)
Adjusting those receiving screws though will affect the spacing and angle of the lights I think. In fact, I believe that's what they're there for, for making alignment adjustments. So if you screw them all the way in, I think when inserted, the bolt will pull the whole light assembly up higher, reducing the "gap" between the body and the top of the light (but increasing the gap at the bottom of the light.)