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LED headlights

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PDLS LED Headlight Upgrade Matrix Style LHD and RHD. Porsche 987.1 Boxster / 987.2 Cayman - 98763116901, 98763116902, 98763117001, 98763117002, 98763116911, 98763116912, 98763117012, 98763117011 - 9872 420 009 LL, 9872 420 010 LL
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PDLS LED Headlight Upgrade Matrix Style LHD and RHD. Porsche 987.1 Boxster / 987.2 Cayman
987631170PDLS
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PDLS Headlight Upgrade, Matrix Style - Fits Left Hand Drive (LHD) and Right Hand Drive (RHD)
Sold as a Pair

Transform your Porsche 987.2 with a modern LED headlight upgrade inspired by the iconic Matrix-style lighting of the Porsche 992.1. This upgrade delivers a sharp, contemporary appearance while significantly enhancing your vehicle’s road presence.

Fits:

  • Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-12
  • Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
  • Porsche Cayman 2.9L 987C MKII 2009-12
  • Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12

Only for cars with
• Factory Xenon headlights with Dynamic cornering lights (Option Code 603)
Not suitable for halogen-equipped vehicles.

Designed to seamlessly integrate with factory systems, these LED headlamps provide a clean and unmistakable styling upgrade that brings your 987.2 in line with newer Porsche models.

What This LED Headlight Upgrade Does

These LED headlamps replace the original Xenon units, offering improved lighting performance and a modernised PDLS Matrix look.

They help:
• Upgrade the appearance with 992-inspired Matrix styling
• Improve visibility and clarity during night driving
• Deliver a more defined and uniform light output
• Enhance safety and driver confidence
• Provide a premium, up-to-date front-end look

Plug and Play Installation (Xenon Vehicles Only)

These headlights are designed as a direct plug-and-play upgrade for Porsche 987.2 models equipped with factory Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights.

Compatibility details:
• Suitable for Option Code 603 vehicles
• Identified by two projector lenses per headlight
• No coding or wiring modifications required
• Direct replacement for OEM Xenon units

Important:
• Not compatible with vehicles fitted with factory halogen headlights

RHD and LHD Compatibility
Unlike many headlight systems, these LED units feature a flat beam pattern with no cut-off line.

This means:
• No distinction between right-hand drive (RHD) and left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles
• Fully compatible with both RHD and LHD Porsche 987.2 models
• Simplified installation without regional variations

Why Upgrade Your Porsche 987.2 Headlights

Factory Xenon systems, while advanced at the time, can appear dated compared to modern LED technology.

This upgrade provides:

Modern Porsche Styling
 Inspired by the latest 992 lighting design for a contemporary look.

Improved Light Performance
 LED technology offers brighter, more consistent illumination.

Enhanced Road Presence
 Gives your 987.2 a sharper and more aggressive front-end appearance.

Simple Installation
 Plug-and-play design makes upgrading straightforward.

Ideal For
• Porsche 987.2 owners upgrading to modern LED lighting
• Replacing ageing or dim Xenon headlights
• Restomod and visual enhancement projects
• Improving night-time driving visibility
• Achieving a 992-inspired front-end look

Compatible with both:
• RHD (Right Hand Drive)
• LHD (Left Hand Drive)



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987631170PDLS
98763116901
98763116902
98763117001
98763117002
98763116911
98763116912
98763117012
98763117011

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About LED headlights

Porsche LED Headlamps - Advanced Illumination, Safety & Precision Lighting

Porsche LED headlamps deliver powerful, precise illumination using advanced LED technology to improve night-time visibility, road clarity, and driver confidence. Designed to produce a bright, consistent beam with accurate light distribution, LED headlamps enhance safety while complementing Porsche’s distinctive lighting design.

Available from Design911, Porsche LED headlamps are supplied to OEM or approved replacement standards, ensuring correct fitment, light output, and full compatibility with factory control and levelling systems.

What Do Porsche LED Headlamps Do?

LED headlamps provide primary forward lighting for night and low-light driving.

Core Functions:

  • Illuminate the road ahead with high-intensity, focused light
  • Improve visibility of obstacles, signage, and road markings
  • Reduce driver fatigue with clearer, whiter light
  • Adapt beam patterns where equipped (cornering or matrix systems)
  • Enhance vehicle appearance with modern LED styling

Properly functioning LED headlamps are critical for safe driving at speed and in darkness.

Why Do LED Headlamps Fail?

While LED systems are long-lasting, they rely on complex electronics that can degrade.

Common Causes of Failure:

  • LED driver or control module failure
  • Heat build-up causing electronic degradation
  • Moisture ingress or condensation inside the housing
  • Wiring, connector, or CAN-bus communication faults
  • Impact damage from road debris or minor collisions

Failure may result in warning lights, dim output, flickering, or complete headlamp failure.

When Should LED Headlamps Be Replaced?

Porsche LED headlamps should be replaced when:

  • Light output becomes uneven or significantly reduced
  • One or more LED segments stop working
  • Dashboard warnings indicate headlamp faults
  • Moisture or condensation appears inside the unit
  • During front-end repairs or lighting upgrades

Timely replacement restores full visibility, safety, and legal compliance.

Highlights

  • OEM-spec Porsche LED headlamp replacements
  • Powerful, energy-efficient LED illumination
  • Improves night-time visibility and safety
  • Maintains factory styling and beam accuracy
  • Suitable for repairs, refurbishment, and upgrades       

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