Fog Light Problem on 06 Porsche Cayenne S
#1
01-28-2011, 03:46 PM
Fog Light Problem on 06 Porsche Cayenne S
Hello guys, i really dont know what to do anymore.
When I turn on my fog lights, my dash tells me to check my fog lights, both fog lights dont turn on even though the lights are brand new, and i tested them even on a 12v battery to see maybe there is something wrong with them, but they work perfectly, but once i put them back, and turn on my fog's again my dash sais check fog lights, and they dont turn on.
Any idea whats wrong with that?
thanks in advance.
When I turn on my fog lights, my dash tells me to check my fog lights, both fog lights dont turn on even though the lights are brand new, and i tested them even on a 12v battery to see maybe there is something wrong with them, but they work perfectly, but once i put them back, and turn on my fog's again my dash sais check fog lights, and they dont turn on.
Any idea whats wrong with that?
thanks in advance.
#3
01-28-2011, 05:04 PM
Well, when my car is off, and i turn it on. there is no message. everything is perfect, but once i turn the switch on basically pull the switch to turn on the fog's that message comes, and they dont turn on either.
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01-28-2011, 08:36 PM
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Airbrush1: Check your rear fog lights. (Second pull out when lights are on). I believe they are the bottom inner most bulbs, and typically you will get the warning once both have gone out, so it doesnt look like there is a difference side to side when you're behind the car.
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01-29-2011, 09:12 PM
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youll probably notice they are melted around the housing too 
, make sure you push them down and twist it......I found several just loose and not actually burned up.
LED lights would be huge
, make sure you push them down and twist it......I found several just loose and not actually burned up.LED lights would be huge
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01-30-2011, 11:52 PM
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Rep Power: 16 Can you run fog lights without regular headlights on? What happens with the rear lights - still running red?
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01-31-2011, 05:37 AM
Yes you can run them without the headlights on. Turn the dial on the dash to the setting right before the last setting to the right, which in turn turns on the parking lights only. Then pull out the dial to the first click for front fog lights and second click for front and rear fog lights, headlights remain off. The rear fog lights are still red, yes. It looks the same as if you were driving with your foot on the brake pedal the whole time from the rear.
#9
01-31-2011, 05:40 AM
OP, please use a voltmeter to check the leads going to your fog light bulbs in the front to make sure they are receiving power first. Then if they are not receiving power, I would check fuses.
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01-31-2011, 03:08 PM
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Rep Power: 16 Yes you can run them without the headlights on. Turn the dial on the dash to the setting right before the last setting to the right, which in turn turns on the parking lights only. Then pull out the dial to the first click for front fog lights and second click for front and rear fog lights, headlights remain off. The rear fog lights are still red, yes. It looks the same as if you were driving with your foot on the brake pedal the whole time from the rear.
Nice, thanks.
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01-31-2011, 04:56 PM
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FYI: Won't work in the 'Auto' mode. Foglights are for when the headlights fail to illuminate distance due to bounce-back of their beams... so, makes sense.
#12
01-31-2011, 05:40 PM
FYI: We weren't talking about auto setting. Its the selection next to it.
Here is what it looks like from the back with the rear fog lights on.
Here is what it looks like from the front in this setting with the fog lights on.
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#14
02-06-2019, 01:21 PM
Airbrush1: Check your rear fog lights. (Second pull out when lights are on). I believe they are the bottom inner most bulbs, and typically you will get the warning once both have gone out, so it doesnt look like there is a difference side to side when you're behind the car.
I’m currently having an issue and just came across this thread and had a quick question. I never used my fog lights until the other night when it was incredibly foggy out. I pulled out the switch, and the fog lights turned on, and I pulled it out a 2nd time and immediately got a “check fog lights” warning. Front fog lights worked fine, but I did notice the tiny lights in the bottom corner of the headlight was out on one side when i turned just the front ones on and replaced it. Went to the back tail lights and noticed that next that the bottom right bulbs were missing on both sides. I assume these are the rear fogs? I know the passenger side shouldn’t work (and it doesn’t) but I put a bulb into the drivers side and it lite up continuously. So now everything should be working as is but I’m still getting the warning. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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