Honda CR-V Fog Lights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the CR-V, fog light switching is genuinely controlled by an integrated MICU module, not just a simple relay.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — aftermarket TYC 19-0800-01-2 / Van Wezel 2585996
| Fog light, passenger side (LH / nearside) — aftermarket | Magneti Marelli 712403601110 (H11, original-equipment quality, no bulbs, paired with 712403501110); Johns 38 43 29 (H11); TYC 19-0800-01-2 (H11, ECE approved); Alkar 2901943 (H11, trim strip styling, no bulb holder) |
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| Fog light, driver's side (RH / offside) — aftermarket | Magneti Marelli 712403501110 (H11, original-equipment quality, no bulbs); Van Wezel 2585996 (H11, socket PGJ19-2); Van Wezel 2564996 (H8, socket PGJ19-1); Magneti Marelli 712401101110 (H11, original-equipment quality, no bulbs, paired with 712401201110); Abakus 217-2037R-UE (H11, socket PGJ19-2) |
| Bulb types | H11 (PGJ19-2); H8 (PGJ19-1); HB4 on older-model lamps; LED kits (Einparts Duolight) |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine units against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Lamps are left or right specific H11 or H8 units, and Magneti Marelli make the original-equipment-quality H11 pair; no cornering version is listed. |
A Genuinely Important Technical Fact Worth Knowing Before Swapping the Relay — Honda CR-V Fog Lights
If you've replaced the fog light relay and the fault persists, this is genuinely worth knowing: on many models, fog light switching isn't controlled by a simple standalone relay alone, but by a Multiplex Integrated Control Unit (MICU) built into the under-dash fuse box. If a relay swap hasn't resolved the fault, the MICU itself is worth considering.
It's also worth knowing that a genuinely simple but easy-to-overlook cause of sudden fog light failure is a connector that's become slightly dislodged, particularly near the front bumper.
Honda CR-V Fog Lights: Rarely Used, Easy to Forget About Until Needed
Because the Honda CR-V's fog lights spend most of the year switched off, a developing fault is easy to miss entirely — right up until the one genuinely foggy commute where you actually need them and discover they don't work.
Honda CR-V Fog Lights: Watch: Replacing It
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Honda CR-V Fog Lights: What It Does
Front fog lights are angled and positioned to illuminate the road surface in low visibility conditions without creating the glare a standard headlight beam would in fog. Some higher trims of the CR-V integrate fog lights into the same housing as cornering lights or daytime running lights, which affects both the part number and the complexity of any repair.
Fitment & Compatibility
Honda CR-V Fog Lights: Generations & Fog Light Type
| Standard trims | Halogen fog light bulb as standard |
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| Higher trims, later model years | LED fog lights become available further up the range, genuinely a different assembly and connector from the halogen units on lower trims |
Not every trim level of the CR-V comes with fog lights fitted as standard, and the housing design often differs between trims that have them integrated with other lighting functions and those with a standalone unit. Always confirm your specific trim's fitment before ordering. Whether you're sourcing a replacement fog lights for your Honda CR-V from a dealer, specialist, or online marketplace, always check compatibility against your registration or VIN before buying, and confirm you're ordering the correct side — driver's side (RH in the UK) or passenger side (LH in the UK) — since these are not interchangeable.
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Honda CR-V Fog Lights: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fog Lights Guide for common faults to check for (including exactly what fails an MOT), how easy this job is to DIY, and aftermarket advice.
More Honda Fog Lights
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