Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
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My rear red fog lights don't work
I am very new to my 2009 D3. Playing with all the switch etc today to see which does what. I noticed that my rear red fog lights are not working. I had ignition on, headlights on, switch pulled out twice, the indicator comes on the dash, but no rear lights. I have checked fuse 32 in the glove box fuse box, but that seems ok, any thoughts please.1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
3rd Mar 2018 5:33 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
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Bulb?
3rd Mar 2018 5:40 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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Bulbs would be my next thing to check.
3rd Mar 2018 5:41 pm
Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
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Yes that is a good obvious solution, which I didn't check because I thought it unlikely that both would be broken, but I will check them tomorrow. Sometimes the obvious solution is the best one.... 1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
3rd Mar 2018 5:46 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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It's not that uncommon for both to go at once, at least judging by the number of peeps in here that ask the same question.
3rd Mar 2018 5:48 pm
Dillon
Member Since: 05 Jan 2018
Location: Brighton
Posts: 103
You say the vehicle is new to you so I guess that you have never seen the rear fog lights working?
The bulbs may well have blown at separate times in the past months. First port of call is Check Your Bulbs.
Have fun
3rd Mar 2018 9:37 pm
Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
Posts: 279
Thanks Guys. Only had this vehicle a few days, so much to take in.1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
3rd Mar 2018 10:23 pm
Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
Posts: 279
So, today I checked both bulbs, both are ok. Also checked the tow pack fuse which is in the nearside rear wheel arch, that fuse is ok. But still no foglights.............1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
4th Mar 2018 6:52 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
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Post deleted, it's your rear fogs not front. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
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Rear Boot Spoiler.
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Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
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4th Mar 2018 6:59 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23366
Maybe the switch, but I'd suspect a broken or disconnected wire. Good luck with finding the fault.
ETA. Hopefully Narpy is right. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
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4th Mar 2018 6:59 pm
Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
Nah, I was talking testicles.Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
4th Mar 2018 7:02 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23366
Well it sounded knowledgeable to me 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
4th Mar 2018 7:02 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72786
I read that as taking, not talking.
4th Mar 2018 7:04 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10363
so you have towbar electrics.
some systems turn off the rear fogs when a trailer is plugged in.
So check for any additional wires running to the tow socket.
Check the towbar foglight fuse has +12v on when the fogs are on. (this will at give clues that the fog power is getting to the rear)
4th Mar 2018 7:04 pm
Grandadrob
Member Since: 21 Dec 2017
Location: Leominster
Posts: 279
Just remembered. When checking the bulbs, had the light cluster out, I noticed around the area of the fog lights, an electrical gismo of some type. It was gold in colour, about two inches long, and as round as your finger. This was connected into the system. Could this be part of the towpack wiring ?1955 SWB Series 1 86 inch
1960 SWB Series 2 88 inch
2009 Discovery 3 HSE Bournville Pearl
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