Headlight part numbers

[stjoh]

I just got my hands on a RH headlight with part number 996.631.164.01 that's supposedly for a 99-01 996. When I look up the part number on Pelican parts for the same it comes up 996.631.164.20-M14.

What's the difference?

[Loren]

Perhaps the headlight you have is: 996.631.154.01? (164.01 does not exist)

I think an 01 designation is for from MY98 and has the orange under the headlight whereas the .20 would be a clear head light (both are Halogen headlights not Xenon).

[jl1252]

I have a light question too. I'm looking into buying a pair pf Carrera lights for my 02 Boxster and the seller is listing the part number as 996.631.064.20. The lights are clear halogens and the part number is visible in the attached picture taken from the listing. Pelican lists the clear halogen part number as 996.631.164.20. So what's the difference between the two (996.631.064.20 vs 996.631.164.20).

Thank for your time

Jeff

Edited July 23, 2007 by jl1252

[Loren]

996.631.064.20 is likely the subassembly part number for the unassembled case.

It does not come up as a valid (orderable) part in the system.

[jl1252]

996.631.064.20 is likely the subassembly part number for the unassembled case.

It does not come up as a valid (orderable) part in the system.

So, what exactly does that mean? The lights are supposedly wholly intact and in working condition from a seller in th US. What else could the disparity in part #'s be? Do the Bosch part numbers from the above picture cross reference correctly?

Thanks again.

[Loren]

I am trying to tell you that the number printed or stamped on a part is not necessarily the Porsche part number to order that part. In some cases it is the molded pieces part number.

Ask for pics of the front and back of the headlights. On the back look for broken attachment tabs or a broken electrical socket. On the front make sure they are the "clears" you are looking for and that they are not scratched or discolored.

[jl1252]

I am trying to tell you that the number printed or stamped on a part is not necessarily the Porsche part number to order that part. In some cases it is the molded pieces part number.

Ask for pics of the front and back of the headlights. On the back look for broken attachment tabs or a broken electrical socket. On the front make sure they are the "clears" you are looking for and that they are not scratched or discolored.

Loren,

Thanks for you quick replies. I have pictures of the front of the lights and they are definitely "clear" takes-offs from a carrera. I was just worried that the different part number indicated a foreign (ROW) part number or something that would be incompatible with a US car.

Jeff

[Loren]

The only time the part numbers change is if you are in a right hand drive country - or if they are Litronics.

[Tool Pants]

I got 996 clears for my Boxster a few years ago. Porsche has played around with the part numbers over the years.

The yellow sticker has DOT on it so it is for the US.

About 2 weeks ago there were 3 pairs of 996 clears on Craigslist. All of them in the Bay Area. They were all in the $500 range for the pair.

[jl1252]

I got 996 clears for my Boxster a few years ago. Porsche has played around with the part numbers over the years.

The yellow sticker has DOT on it so it is for the US.

About 2 weeks ago there were 3 pairs of 996 clears on Craigslist. All of them in the Bay Area. They were all in the $500 range for the pair.

DOH! Thanks for pointing out the obvious, I was so worried about other things I overlooked the DOT sticker. Thank you to you and Loren.

Jeff

[jl1252]

Well, I bought the pair of lights. According to the owner, they came off a 2001 Carrera when he bought it new and they were replaced with Litronics before it left the dealership. He has since sold the car and had no need for the lights, which I got for $415. We'll see if they're as advirtised as they should be here on monday. Wooo-hooo. De-amber complete!

Jeff