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2004 996 Turbo Tail light function of each light

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YOUR RESEARCH2004 996 Turbo Tail light function of each light

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Replace bulbs

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I tried every possible combination (and I changed the bulbs with new just to be safe):

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Replace ) bulb out of the housing

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See picture with brakes on there is a blank spot and I even took the (brand new replaced) bulb out of the housing to make sure I could see if it ever lit or not.

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Leading evidence: 'Replace bulbs' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace ) bulb out of the housing' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace ) bulb out of the housing

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Suggestion · Original poster

See picture with brakes on there is a blank spot and I even took the (brand new replaced) bulb out of the housing to make sure I could see if it ever lit or not.

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2004 996 Turbo Tail light function of each light

Replace bulbs and tried everything

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Suggestion · Original poster

On my 996 Turbo I cannot figure out what activates the largest red area second from the outer most one or third from the center (Red lights center one being the marker light, second one out is brake light and third one no idea??, fourth one marker light basically on the side), I replaced the bulbs and tried everything to get them to turn on to no avail any idea what they do and what turns them on?

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Replace ) bulb out of the housing

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Suggestion · Original poster

See picture with brakes on there is a blank spot and I even took the (brand new replaced) bulb out of the housing to make sure I could see if it ever lit or not.

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2004 996 Turbo Tail light function of each light

Replace bulbs

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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I tried every possible combination (and I changed the bulbs with new just to be safe):

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2004 996 Turbo Tail light function of each light

Replace bulbs and tried everything

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Discussions that contain suggestions
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

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Suggestion · Original poster

On my 996 Turbo I cannot figure out what activates the largest red area second from the outer most one or third from the center (Red lights center one being the marker light, second one out is brake light and third one no idea??, fourth one marker light basically on the side), I replaced the bulbs and tried everything to get them to turn on to no avail any idea what they do and what turns them on?

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

On my 996 Turbo I cannot figure out what activates the largest red area second from the outer most one or third from the center (Red lights center one being the marker light, second one out is brake light and third one no idea??, fourth one marker light basically on the side), I replaced the bulbs and tried everything to get them to turn on to no avail any idea what they do and what turns them on? See picture with brakes on there is a blank spot and I even took the (brand new replaced) bulb out of the housing to make sure I could see if it ever lit or not.

POST 2Original post

I believe the unlit section is the rear fog light.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I tried every possible combination (and I changed the bulbs with new just to be safe): 1. Fog lights on with A. Brakes, B. blinkers, C. hazards D. Reverse 2. Headlights on dim and A, B, C, D above 3. Headlights on bright and A, B, C, D above Nothing seems to activate them it must be a malfunction does anyone know for sure what turns them on please? Thanks

POST 4Original post

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It�s the fog lights, 100%.

POST 5Original post

Yup. Turn them on by turning on the ignition, turn on the headlights, pull the headlight switch out 2 clicks.

POST 6Original post

The rear fog light only turns on the left side. /X3

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