LHD Taillights on a RHD 987.2

Hi all, I'm in need of advice on compatibility. Can I fit LHD Taillights on my RHD car? I understand the difference is the Fog Light; which on LHD cars is on the Left side light and vice versa. I am not interested in the Fog Light functionality, but will it cause issues with the electronics? The reason for my query is LHD sets are priced much lower. Thanks

It's news to me that there are LHD and RHD versions. IFAIK, the rear fog light is just the brake light which is illuminated on whatever side is appropriate for the country. Do you have actual part numbers for LHD and RHD assemblies? Unfortunately I don't have a 987.2 wiring harness document (only 987.1 which is probably not good enough for comparison).

Yes there are distinct part numbers given : For PR code 466 - models with RH Fog Lamp 987 631 427 03 - Tail Lamp LH 987 631 428 03 - Tail Lamp RH For PR code 465 - Models with LH Fog Lamp 987 631 425 03 - Tail Lamp LH 987 631 426 03 - Tail Lamp RH

Given the different parts, I'd want to check to see if the wiring harnesses are the same at the rear. I don't recall if the PET has the harness listed as a part.

Rear End Harness - 987 612 904 00, is same for both LHD and RHD.

I'm hesitant to offer advice I haven't tried but I've been looking into this issue lately. I'm bringing my cayman to the UK with me and will need to move the fog light. From what I've read (but haven't tried myself) is that you can switch the printed circuit board between the lights to change the fog light. The harness is the same. The bulb/lens/housing is the same. The PCB is different. Apparently it's easy to try so it might be worth a shot before you buy anything. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Good to know. Will follow up on that angle. Thank you Sir.

There’s always something new to learn here. This problem - and potential solution - now stored in the 987.2 info vault lol.

Good to know for those wishing to switch but it doesn't answer my question, so I'm puzzled why you quoted my post. I guess the real question would be whether rear fogs are an EU requirement ? And if so, must they be only on the driver's side?

Rear fog lights are required in Europe and the U.K., typically one on the left side. My understanding is that many cars manufactured in, and sold in Europe are installing fog lights on both sides now and using the same configuration in vehicles shipped to the U.S. My Land Rover Defender is equipped with rear fogs on both sides. I had wondered why my 987.1 rear fog only illuminated on the left side and thought a bulb was out, but upon further investigation found that the wiring harness on the right side was different front the left side. I repinned the plug and tapped/paralleled a new wire from the left to the right side and now have two functioning rear fog lights. I feel that in fog/rain/low visibility conditions the more visible my car is from a greater distance affords drivers behind me to react more quickly. This is explained in detail in the following: A common question we are asked is “Why does my European car have only one fog light”. Or an equally common question, “I think I have a rear fog light out, only the driver’s side seems to work.” While not common in the U.S., rear fog lights are mandatory in Europe, and are especially common on German and Swedish autos. Typically, the rear fog light is a bright red light that is the same brightness as your brake lights. In Europe, two rear fog lights are common, but in the United States, this is not currently allowed. Why does the United States not allow dual rear fog lights? I’ve heard a number of reasons, the most common answer is so drivers don’t mistake your two rear fog lights for brake lights. The reasoning seems to be that in foggy conditions, an overtaking driver might mistake the dual rear fog lights as the car in front of him as brake lights, then hit his own brakes, creating a potential for a rear collision. Rear Fog Light In Overtaking/Passing Purpose The job of the rear fog lamp is to reveal the position of your vehicle when driving in the fog, snow or other conditions that limit visibility. Your normal taillights are fairly dim, so they are not as likely be seen in foggy weather. Rear fog lights are often placed on the left side of the vehicle, to help mark the corner of the car when vehicles behind are overtaking (passing) it. This bight light (looks like a brake light on) lets other drivers know approximately where the vehicle is located in a travel lane. Like the fog lights on the front of your car help make you more visible to oncoming traffic, rear fog lights make you more visible to people behind you .