Light out

Looks like your headlights bulb is out ;-)

easy to replace... I'm enclosing two diagrams.  It's just 2 screws you need to remove get the light bucket out, and check the bulb.

hard to tell whichulb you may need until you have the glass off and bucket out... it could be a sealed beam, or a more modern bulb.

porsche parts- buckets, Stoddard has great diagrams, with links to part numbers.  http://www.stoddard.com/porsch...al/front-lights.html

From the pictures you posted, it looks like you may have a Porsche bucket, with the parking light on the reflector.... same as pictured on first row of above illustration.    But could also be the VW style... pictured first or 3rd row of illustration bellow.

VW parts- virtually identical. But do have shuttle differences... like location of the parking light.  

Once you have the bulb identified, you can go to most Autozones, NAPA, Orelley and pick it up.

also,  may want to consider LEDs if you are going to fiddle with light bulbs.  Many of us have installed these.  Plug and play, and great light results. The owner of the company is great to deal with, and bulbs are warranted for life. 

https://vintagecarleds.com/

Hope this helps.  Off to take our 6yr old to soccer in the speedy. It's sunny and warm, and loves driving with the top down.

Thanks, here is a better shot of the type.  They are the real deal Euro ones.   But I don't think that makes a matter in the bulb, does it?

The big guy got back to me,  HR not JC.  

Well, HR (Human Resources?) probably told you to remove the headlight assembly from the bucket, then remove the bulb from the back of the headlight, see what it is, then visit your FLAPS (Friendly Local Auto Parts Store and take the bulb with you), show it to the pleasant counter-person (If you're lucky, you'll get a counter-lady) and ask for a replacement.  

Replace it in reverse order when you get home.

Time to remove-replace is about ten minutes each, plus drive time to/from the FLAPS.

Don't get fresh with the counter-lady.

Actually the big guy Henry Reisner (HR) said to just remove the bottom center bolt, lift the and unhook from the top bracket.  Replace Bulb and reinstall.  Also advised PT45 H4 Bulb.  

Do you guys think there is any difference in these bulbs? The Amazon ones don't specify PT45.  They look the same.

http://www.stoddard.com/99963120292.html

https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-H...n-Bulb/dp/B000CO7NGI

Looks like different bases... here is a handy bulb conversion chart.

your local auto shop should have what you need.  If you take in your old bulb, they can match it right up. ( I have had mixed experience ordering incandescent bulbs on line... most of the ones I have ordered  seen to get damaged during shipping.)

That's why I suggested taking the old one with you when you visit your auto parts store.   An H4 is an H4, BUT.......   The bases can be just slightly different.  Take the old one along to make sure the base (and the glass envelope) is the same,

Marty Grzynkowicz posted:

Actually the big guy Henry Reisner (HR) said to just remove the bottom center bolt, lift the and unhook from the top bracket.  Replace Bulb and reinstall.  Also advised PT45 H4 Bulb.  

Exactly. And if you put a nut-sert in the body like me, it's REALLY stupid-easy.

It's like stupid-cool, only easy LOL!

Get two and do them both!

Yes, they do usually go out within a month of each other. Good call Bill.

Food for thought - 

Whenever I change out automotive bulbs (whether they are halogen, tungsten, or whatever) I never handle the glass portion unless wearing gloves (latex or whatever). Just an old habit of not wanting to leave any skin oil or grease that may be on my fingers on the glass bulb. Takes any probability of those oils or grease causing issues on a HOT bulb (burning out prematurely).

Maybe its inconsequential... YMMV! 

Jim, you are correct, especially on Halogens. They will burn up quick with any oils on them. Sometimes in minutes! With incandescent bulbs it's less of an issue, but still a smart precaution.

I was fingering ALL OVER the Halogen H3's that I used to convert my driving lights when I was making the mods to the light assembly, so when I finally installed the bulbs the last time I used an alcohol wipe and cleaned them off really well, let them dry then installed them.  They seemed to like that and didn't blow up or anything on me.

Most if not all Halogen packages warn of bare hand handling...

I'm with Bill on changing both.  It is possible to get a higher wattage bulb too - if you do night driving.  I prefer Osram (Sylvania) Silver or Ultra star bulbs.  They come in pairs and are inexpensive ($25).  That's assuming IM put in European non sealed lamps.  If sealed beams (bad optic glass) - its worth the $75 to up grade to Hella Vision Plus assemblies.  They even have a City version that can be used as a DRL or city low beam.

I just realized I forgot to add this last week... may be useful, if you have not yet removed the bucket yet and are looking for instructions.

instructions for removal and adjustment included.

Hope this helps,  cheers

These are on SAMBA - look interesting - SMD/LED says they are shallower than old version and use 20% power. $135/pr.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/cl...etail.php?id=2174700

@WOLFGANG 

here the write oh Ledlight

https://www.speedsterowners.com/topic/led-headlights

Received two New  bulbs from Stoddard yesterday.    I got the 55/100 supposedly brighter models   I'll update  after I get them in.