Porsche Cayman 982 Interior Courtesy Light Licence Plate LED Lamp 98163213500

Porsche Cayman 982 Interior Courtesy Light Licence Plate LED Lamp is an original vehicle lighting component, designed specifically for Porsche models. Thanks to LED technology, it provides bright, uniform illumination of the license plate, improving the vehicle's visibility after dark. This is a practical solution for drivers who want to maintain factory-quality lighting and a consistent look for the rear of the bodywork.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 98163213500
• Mark: Porsche
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 98163213500
• Substitutable numbers: 98163213500, 981 632 135 00
• Part type: Dome Light Assembly
• Category: Interior Light Assemblies

Technical characteristics and purpose

The presented LED lamp is a component from the Interior lighting group, although in this case, it is responsible for illuminating the license plate in the Porsche Cayman 982 model. The design, based on LED diodes, ensures a stable light beam, fast activation, and lower load on the electrical system compared to traditional bulbs. The original Porsche origin means full compliance with the manufacturer's factory standards – both in terms of electrical parameters and fitment to the mounting points in the trunk lid. The component is ready to work with the vehicle's installation without the need for wiring modifications or the use of additional adapters.

Benefits of using an original LED lamp

Using a factory LED license plate lamp in a Porsche Cayman 982 translates into a number of practical advantages:

• consistent light color and intensity relative to the rest of the vehicle's lighting,
• maintenance of compliance with homologation requirements for license plate lighting,
• precise fit to the factory mounting hole,
• reduced risk of errors in the burnt-out bulb control system due to correct electrical parameters. For workshops and users, this means faster installation and a lower risk of operational problems compared to random replacements. Choosing an original component is particularly important in premium-class cars, where lighting consistency and installation reliability have a direct impact on user comfort.

Component condition and service application

The offered lamp comes from the secondary market, which makes it an attractive service solution for Porsche Cayman 982 owners who want to reduce repair costs while maintaining an OEM component. This type of part is suitable for:

• replacing a damaged or burnt-out license plate lamp,
• restoring full lighting functionality after a rear-end collision,
• replacing missing components after bodywork and paint repairs. Thanks to its factory origin, compatibility with the electrical installation and body styling is maintained, which is important both for daily use and for the potential resale of the vehicle.

Why it is worth choosing original Porsche lighting

In the case of lighting components, such as LED license plate lamps, choosing original components allows you to avoid typical problems known from cheap replacements: unstable operation, flickering, or errors in onboard systems. If you are considering the difference between a used OEM part and a budget replacement, it is worth reading the analysis in the article on the hidden costs of cheap car part replacements, which shows why in many cases an original component remains the better choice. If you are interested in a broader context of modernization and lighting service in premium-class cars, including the selection of LED and Xenon headlights, check out the guide Seeing more and better – a complete guide to selecting and replacing used LED and Xenon headlights, where practical aspects of working with OEM lighting are discussed.