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Old 07-15-2019, 03:44 AM   #1
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Just noticed in the Owners Manual that my car has rear fog lights. So, I just went to the car a few minutes ago to see what they were. The left rear tail light is a lot brighter (about like a brake light), but that's it.

Just wanna confirm, is that all it's supposed to be, or do I have a bulb out?

FWIW, I don't intend to drive my car in foggy conditions, so it's probably all moot anyway.
Definately got a bulb out, or you need a new ignition switch. Not unusual for it to not illuminate. Immediately have it towed to the shop.
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Old 07-15-2019, 04:37 AM   #2
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Definately got a bulb out, or you need a new ignition switch. Not unusual for it to not illuminate. Immediately have it towed to the shop.
Are you trying to be funny? The OP may miss that and think you are giving good advice.

Most German cars have a rear fog light, only on one side.
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Old 07-15-2019, 05:46 AM   #3
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Are you trying to be funny? The OP may miss that and think you are giving good advice.

Most German cars have a rear fog light, only on one side.
I was being facetious. JC888888888, in the post immediately preceeding BoxMann's inquiry, and near one year ago, answered the very question.
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Old 07-15-2019, 06:28 PM   #4
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Definately got a bulb out, or you need a new ignition switch. Not unusual for it to not illuminate. Immediately have it towed to the shop.
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Are you trying to be funny? The OP may miss that and think you are giving good advice.

Most German cars have a rear fog light, only on one side.
I'm not the OP, but I did ask the question yesterday, because it wasn't answered in a crystal clear fashion earlier in the thread, and I just wanted to confirm. And I knew Starter was joking. I wasn't about to have my Boxster towed to the shop and have the engine and transmission removed to diagnose the problem.
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Old 07-16-2019, 04:23 AM   #5
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And I knew Starter was joking.
LOL. I was hoping you'd recognize that.

Have a great day! Cheers!
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Old 07-15-2019, 04:39 AM   #6
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For the record....

.....to be perfectly clear, the factory rear fog light is ONE brighter “brake light” and the driver”s side.

You are fine.
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