Brighter reverse lights?? 2016 Panamera GTS
Hey all,
It's hard to see when I backup at night in my 2016 Panamera. Are there any brighter reverse lights to use instead?? |
Would like to know this too - I'm sure I've seen something about it on the forum though. It should be just as simple as a bulb swap for a bright white LED I'd think (perhaps even just a 194?)
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I tried taking mine apart to replace w/ an LED bulb and it did not appear to be serviceable. License plate bulbs super simple, but I would also like to upgrade my reverse lights. I found a thread where a vendor claimed it could be done easily but that wasn't my experience.
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I'd be interested in more light as well, the 2010 factory part # is 999 631 250 91
parts images make it look like a rather unique piece (of course) as seen here https://www.gaudinporscheparts.com/o...b-99963125091/ seems it was used in a number of models - might be able to find an answer in some of the other groups found these: https://www.carid.com/2010-porsche-p...bs-403817.html bit pricey, claims to fit all 970 models |
Wanted brighter reverse lights too.
User manual indicated that it would be a simple bulb swap after removing the taillight assembly, and then removing the cover behind the reverse light bulb. Bought a pair of Canbus error free LED white bulbs and removed taillight. Like skiracer13, found out that the reverse bulbs could not be removed. There is a permanent cover where the manual says should be a removable cover. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...2156383701.jpg 2013 GTS |
Interesting and rather odd, will have to take a look at mine as well, suspect I'll find the same.
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Originally Posted by 970gts
(Post 4758169)
Wanted brighter reverse lights too.
User manual indicated that it would be a simple bulb swap after removing the taillight assembly, and then removing the cover behind the reverse light bulb. Bought a pair of Canbus error free LED white bulbs and removed taillight. Like skiracer13, found out that the reverse bulbs could not be removed. There is a permanent cover where the manual says should be a removable cover. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...2156383701.jpg 2013 GTS |
Originally Posted by skiracer13
(Post 4758241)
Yep, I got to that same point and realized that I was getting in over my head. Sure wish there was an easy way - I have an assortment of LED bulbs to try but can't access the socket at all.
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Originally Posted by LouvreLife
(Post 4758484)
Which LED bulbs do you have?
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weird, just popped mine (2010 4S, produced 11/2009) and I have the backup light access hatch, I wonder why there is so much variation?
found a video about it, they mistakenly take out all 3 torx screws, you only need to remove the middle one. (T-25) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...71236528c9.jpg |
Originally Posted by DogWood
(Post 4758780)
weird, just popped mine (2010 4S, produced 11/2009) and I have the backup light access hatch, I wonder why there is so much variation?
found a video about it, they mistakenly take out all 3 torx screws, you only need to remove the middle one. (T-25) https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.6sp...71236528c9.jpg Any chance you can post the video you found? Maybe I'm missing something... |
found them here:
https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2.../reverse_light |
Originally Posted by DogWood
(Post 4758834)
found them here:
https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2.../reverse_light |
Maybe after the 2010 (or later) model year, Porsche made the reverse light non-serviceable?
Or depends on whether you have a Base, S, GTS or Turbo? Thought a possibility was that the reverse lights might be unserviceable because they were already LED...… wishful thinking, they look like they're incandescent. Can't think of a rationale why Porsche wouldn't allow the reverse lights to be changed out. |
Originally Posted by 970gts
(Post 4758863)
Maybe after the 2010 (or later) model year, Porsche made the reverse light non-serviceable?
Or depends on whether you have a Base, S, GTS or Turbo? Thought a possibility was that the reverse lights might be unserviceable because they were already LED...… wishful thinking, they look like they're incandescent. Can't think of a rationale why Porsche wouldn't allow the reverse lights to be changed out. |
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