Fog Lamps Not Working? [NOT a thread complaining about fog lamps]

fitzgese · 21-10-2009, 16:57

Hi, this may be a bit of a stupid question but should it be obvious (in good conditions, no fog) whether front fog lights are on or not? I think mine are not working, but it's been so long since I looked at them standing outside the car that I'm not sure! Is it the case that it can be difficult to see if they are on in normal conditions?

**Alanstrainor** · 21-10-2009, 17:02

Now lads, let's not let this turn into a "Fog lights should only be used when it's foggy" thread.
Have you not tried turning them on and stepping outside the car to see if they're working?

Tipsy Mac · 21-10-2009, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitzgese

Hi, this may be a bit of a stupid question but should it be obvious (in good conditions, no fog) whether front fog lights are on or not? I think mine are not working, but it's been so long since I looked at them standing outside the car that I'm not sure! Is it the case that it can be difficult to see if they are on in normal conditions?

Does your car have front fog lights? Most Irish cars are poverty spec and only have a single rear fog light on them. If you don't know if you have them or not you don't have them, unless you own a Nissan Micra

mickdw · 21-10-2009, 18:07

So you took the time to ask the question on boards instead of stepping out from behind the wheel and having a look.

fitzgese · 21-10-2009, 19:01

No, what I mean is (and this is where the question becomes potentially stupid):
(i) I definitely have front fog lights
(ii) I went out to the front of the car and looked at them
(iii) I can't tell if they are working or not.

I assume they're not working, but what I want to know is that is if possible to not be able to see them in daytime, even though they are on? From the responses here I assume it'd be perfectly obvious if they were working.

slimjimmc · 21-10-2009, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitzgese

No, what I mean is (and this is where the question becomes potentially stupid):
(i) I definitely have front fog lights
(ii) I went out to the front of the car and looked at them
(iii) I can't tell if they are working or not.

I assume they're not working, but what I want to know is that is if possible to not be able to see them in daytime, even though they are on? From the responses here I assume it'd be perfectly obvious if they were working.

It is perfectly obvious to know either way...
If you turn on the switch for the front fog lamps and turn on your dipped headlamps you should see them on.

Absurdum · 21-10-2009, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitzgese

No, what I mean is (and this is where the question becomes potentially stupid):
(i) I definitely have front fog lights
(ii) I went out to the front of the car and looked at them
(iii) I can't tell if they are working or not.

Did you remember to open your eyes?

**kbannon** · 21-10-2009, 20:13

Fog lights point down and left to help light the side of the road in foggy conditions. I have no difficulty in telling if mine are on or not when I turn them on.
As for us being able to tell whether yours are working, PM me your address and I'll come around and check. You sit back and relax there! Maybe I'll make you a cuppa while I'm there - what kind of biscuits should I bring?

*crosstownk* · 21-10-2009, 20:41

Turn on each lighting circuit one at a time - sides, dips, fogs, rear fogs.............the difference at the front of the car should be quite obvious.

seanybiker · 21-10-2009, 20:46

Yes you would be able to tell the differance in the daytime.
Dont mind some of the other replies some people find it hard to be humble when their perfect and know everything there is to know.

corriganalan · 22-10-2009, 09:19

fogs will always be seperate from the headlights, near the bottom of the bumper if that helps!

R.O.R · 22-10-2009, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by corriganalan

fogs will always be seperate from the headlights, near the bottom of the bumper if that helps!

I was just about to ask what kind of car it was, as the MK1 Octavia has fog lights integrated in to the main headlamp cluster, intead of them being in the usual place of under the bumper.

no1beemerfan · 22-10-2009, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.O.R

I was just about to ask what kind of car it was, as the MK1 Octavia has fog lights integrated in to the main headlamp cluster, intead of them being in the usual place of under the bumper.

Same as the Citreon Xsara - '02 on model.

OP - what car have you got?

h3000 · 22-10-2009, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by no1beemerfan

Same as the Citreon Xsara - '02 on model.

OP - what car have you got?

Was just about to say that

21-10-2009, 16:57	#1
fitzgese Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dublin/Tipperary Posts: 148 Adverts \| Friends	Fog Lamps Not Working? [NOT a thread complaining about fog lamps] Hi, this may be a bit of a stupid question but should it be obvious (in good conditions, no fog) whether front fog lights are on or not? I think mine are not working, but it's been so long since I looked at them standing outside the car that I'm not sure! Is it the case that it can be difficult to see if they are on in normal conditions? Last edited by fitzgese; 21-10-2009 at 16:58. Reason: spelling

21-10-2009, 17:02	#2
Alanstrainor Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dublin, Rathfarnham Posts: 5,940 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Laptops, Learning to Drive, Motoring	Now lads, let's not let this turn into a "Fog lights should only be used when it's foggy" thread. Have you not tried turning them on and stepping outside the car to see if they're working? __________________ Driving is just like thai Chi behind the wheel Check out my Youtube Profile, for some blues guitar !!!! www.youtube.com/alanstrainor Last edited by Alanstrainor; 21-10-2009 at 17:04.

21-10-2009, 19:01	#5
fitzgese Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dublin/Tipperary Posts: 148 Adverts \| Friends	No, what I mean is (and this is where the question becomes potentially stupid): (i) I definitely have front fog lights (ii) I went out to the front of the car and looked at them (iii) I can't tell if they are working or not. I assume they're not working, but what I want to know is that is if possible to not be able to see them in daytime, even though they are on? From the responses here I assume it'd be perfectly obvious if they were working. Last edited by fitzgese; 21-10-2009 at 19:02. Reason: Typo

21-10-2009, 20:13	#8
kbannon Category Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The original home of Guinness! Posts: 14,246 Adverts \| Friends CMod: Learning to Drive, Motors Mods, Motoring, Rec, Rec Mods	Fog lights point down and left to help light the side of the road in foggy conditions. I have no difficulty in telling if mine are on or not when I turn them on. As for us being able to tell whether yours are working, PM me your address and I'll come around and check. You sit back and relax there! Maybe I'll make you a cuppa while I'm there - what kind of biscuits should I bring? __________________ Bavarian-Board - The BMW Owners Forum

21-10-2009, 20:41	#9
crosstownk Créative Technologie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Terenure Posts: 7,226 Adverts \| Friends	Turn on each lighting circuit one at a time - sides, dips, fogs, rear fogs.............the difference at the front of the car should be quite obvious. __________________ Need a reliable Telephone System?

21-10-2009, 18:07	#4
mickdw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,720 Adverts \| Friends	So you took the time to ask the question on boards instead of stepping out from behind the wheel and having a look.

21-10-2009, 20:46	#10
seanybiker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: waterford Posts: 5,523 Adverts \| Friends	Yes you would be able to tell the differance in the daytime. Dont mind some of the other replies some people find it hard to be humble when their perfect and know everything there is to know. __________________ #8

22-10-2009, 09:19	#11
corriganalan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19 Adverts \| Friends	fogs will always be seperate from the headlights, near the bottom of the bumper if that helps!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode