How to install DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS on a Porsche 986/996

How to install DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS on a Porsche 986/996

Wiring and installation of DRL (or Daytime Running Lights) on my 1998 Porsche Boxster 986 using the empty A8 fuse spot. Step-by-step guide for you to DIY at home.

Wiring Diagram: https://mega.nz/file/Od8gmJAD#G62Y4gC2G4A4ecTuZ-JOCdyhMuTfOooiXLAsWEEKfyo

List of parts needed:
T-Tap Wire Connectors: https://amzn.to/38PEYyo
Fuse (Assorted Kit): https://amzn.to/3ltFmrl
VW Wire Set (000 979 227 E): https://bit.ly/3eThWKL
18awg wire kit (need 1): https://amzn.to/3gWi1MG
Insulated spade terminals (need 1): https://amzn.to/3nHV5DL
Heat Shrink terminals (need 1): https://amzn.to/3pgUzfZ
Heat Shrink Tubing (need 1): https://amzn.to/2LE1q4I

Tools needed:
Wire Stripper/Crimper/Cutter: https://amzn.to/2Ke519n
Basic Soldering Kit: https://amzn.to/2KB9ClW
Helping Hands Soldering Aid: https://amzn.to/2KcQQ4g

Power Probe (not required, useful): https://amzn.to/37qsg8V

101 Projects for your Porsche Boxster book:
https://amzn.to/2uZOeyO

986 Service Manual:
https://amzn.to/2JPdgVr

If you want to buy an “I AM THE WARRANTY” shirt OR if this saved you a good deal of time and/or money and want to buy me a coffee or a beer, you can do those things right here: https://ko-fi.com/helpmediy

Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCE73pPBUhHcqmgJa-NK4TA/join

————————————————–

Disclaimers

Help Me DIY is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

This video description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.

I am a Do It Yourself, also known as DIY, mechanic. I am NOT a professional mechanic. I do not have any formal training in the automotive field.

Help Me DIY assumes no liability for anything you choose to do to your car, before, or after watching one of my videos or utilizing the content from this web site.

All DIY repairs or modifications you perform to your car are made at your own risk. Sometimes, even if you’ve done everything the right way, you can destroy or damage one or more things on your car. You must understand this, but by leveraging knowledge and patience, the probability of encountering one or more problems can be reduced.

Also, if for some unfortunate reason, I do give incorrect instructions and something breaks because you followed my instructions, I will NOT reimburse or pay in any way for whatever cost that may be incurred due to following my wrong instructions.

Lastly, please don’t do anything to your car unless you yourself feel comfortable and confident in doing so.

426
Like
Save


Comments

Kenneth Pitt says:

Thanks for your posting Boxster projects, you’ve been a great help in upgrading and maintaining my car.

Frank Leonard says:

Where did you pickup the kit from ?

Help Me DIY says:

Thanks for the folks that watched along with me for the first Premiere so I wasn't here all alone 😀

Forrest BREJON says:

So beautiful for sure ! but so complicated to do…. Hope to find mechanic expert in France (Lyon) to do this job, your Boxster is so nice with all lights that you add ! Next step te steering wheel ? 😉

Comments are disabled for this post.