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Check fuse box and there's no jumper

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I've checked my fuse box and there's no jumper.
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Leading evidence: 'Check fuse box and there's no jumper' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'replacement switch' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check fuse box and there's no jumper' (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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replacement switch

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If the fog lights worked normally with the old switch, then the problem is the replacement switch.
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Replace bulbs

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Suggestion · Original poster
If there is a difference, I'll replace my bulbs on the FOG lights to LED to cut down on heat in the assembly.
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Run light

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Suggestion
Maybe just a daytime running light setting that the new switch has as a default?
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Check fuse box and there's no jumper

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I've checked my fuse box and there's no jumper.
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Replace bulbs

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Suggestion · Original poster
If there is a difference, I'll replace my bulbs on the FOG lights to LED to cut down on heat in the assembly.
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Run light

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Maybe just a daytime running light setting that the new switch has as a default?
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replacement switch

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Suspected cause
If the fog lights worked normally with the old switch, then the problem is the replacement switch.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I recently purchased a 2001 Boxster S. The drivers side parking light wouldn't work as well as the side marker. I did research and learned the switch could be the problem. But as the switch was turned on, it would turn on headlights, fog, rear fog, just not the drivers side parking lights. I found a replacement switch in good condition here in classifieds. Installed it yesterday and my parking lights now work. However, now when I put the key in and turn it, my fog lights are on all the time. The only way to turn them off is to hit the high beams. The fog light green indicator is on at the switch as well. I've checked my fuse box and there's no jumper. I've looked at the relays and I see no jumpers there as well. Anyone got a handle on what my issue is? Before the switch, all lights worked as normal, but the parking lights and side front light wouldn't turn on. New switch fixed that, but has fog's on all the time. Thanks for looking. BTW, I've read everyting I can about doing the conversion, but I've not seen much about how to undo it if you don't see a jumper. Much thanks! Chaiyz

POST 2Original post

If the fog lights worked normally with the old switch, then the problem is the replacement switch.

POST 3Original post

Maybe just a daytime running light setting that the new switch has as a default? Different model year?

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

When I get off work today, I'm going to remove the switch and check it against the part number that came out. If there's a difference, I'll post it. If there is a difference, I'll replace my bulbs on the FOG lights to LED to cut down on heat in the assembly.

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