TLin401

I changed out my H3 bulb (I did the H3c to H3 conversion) the other day and now when I go to turn on my fog lights they didn't come on. So I checked the fuse and it was blown because I heard the relay clicking. I changed out the fuse and tried turning them on and they aren't working. I changed the wiring and the bulbs are fine but it still isn't coming on. The fuse keeps blowing every time I turn them on. I am running a 55-watt bulb so that can't be the problem since it had a 55-watt bulb in there before. Any ideas or comments are appreciated.

tmnhs81

check connection once again. maybe a short somewhere.

TLin401

I checked the connections 3 times. Where would there be a short?

TLin401

Bump...

If I have a short how do you guys suggest I go about fixing this?

tmnhs81

most likely where joint is in the connection(by the bulb).

Go90go

Check the relay itself. It could've gone bad if it's blowing the moment you hit the fog button.

~Cheers~

TLin401

Do you guys think that it might have something to do with the corrosion on the connector?

meazz1

I don't have a solution, but I also had the similar problem. I did the H3c conversion. Prior to that I did the fog/parking light conversion. It worked fine for a year. After that it stopped. I found out that the fuse was blown. Replaced the fuse and blew it right away.
I started changing ground and positive around both fogs. Finally I undid the fog / parking light, took off the wire splice and all that, went back to factory and never blew another fog fuse.
I don't know what was the problem, but it's working now, but no fog and parking light.
I just have to live without that.

TLin401

Ok thanks for your help. I'm going to try that when I get the car back.

TLin401

I got my car back and I tried unclipped the tap, turned my lights on, then my fogs, and there was no click. So now I have to find the relay. Anyone have any idea where it is on the passenger side?

J-SpecTL

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this is why i never liked this h3c to h3 conversion...

when i did it, shit never really lasted... either a bulb or the fuse or relay goes bad shortly after.

TLin401

So are you suggesting to just go back to H3c?

J-SpecTL

iTrader: (1)

yes sir.

in my case, the bulb burnt out in about 2 weeks. i bought another set, then the fuse went bad and then eventually the bulb burnt out again. so, this mod started to get costly for me. switched back to the h3c bulb and no problem since. maybe others had better luck and will say the total opposite of me.

why would you want to convert to h3 anyways? they make aftermarket h3c bulbs

TLin401

Recommendations?

J-SpecTL

iTrader: (1)

i see raybrig and piaa on ebay with other "no name" brands. i think polarg also makes them.

TLin401

So basically anything that is H3c?

J-SpecTL

iTrader: (1)

no no... i would get either raybrig, piaa or b1 halogen [polarg]. i just googled "h3c polarg" and they got the most variations in color.

TLin401

Ok cool. Thanks a lot.

Another question how hard is it to get to the relay?

J-SpecTL

iTrader: (1)

that i wouldnt know. someone else would have to chime in on this.

TLin401

Well I was thinking about where the fog light relay may be and I remembered someone before mentioning relays on the passenger's side. Then I found 5 relays, next I proceeded to unscrew a screw that was holding them in place. Then I hit a wall...which one is it. Then the light bulb came on. I went into the service manual and found this...



Now I have the relay out and I am going to get another one tomorrow.

Shout out goes to J-SpecTL for helping me out with the bulb situation.

P.S. AZine FTMFW!

Go90go

Good luck. In any case, don't buy cheapo H3cs. I tried the eBay ones and went through two pairs in a week. One even left the base in the connector and the bulb rolling around in the headlight!

~Cheers~

TLin401

Thanks! I am going to get one of the brands that J-SpecTL suggested but it is hard finding some that are still in stock!

TLin401

Here is an update:
I changed the relay. Put the stock bulbs back in. Changed the fuse. Now I am not getting anything. I don't hear any click at all now. Could it be the switch now?

meazz1

make sure all the fuses are good, under hood and in the driver side inside the car.

TLin401

All the fuses are good, the relay is new, the switch is new, the bulbs are stock and I am still getting now power to the relay because it is not even clicking and the green light isn't lighting up. Any ideas as to what it may be?

meazz1

just the basic, I'm sure you already knew.

for the stock setup, the headlights needs to be on first.

TLin401

Yea I turned them on, then pushed the button and I got nothing.

TLin401

I don't know what happened but tonight when I got in my car to go to the store my fog lights came on. I thought that I was seeing things at first, but they were working! Now I just need to order the bulbs that J-specTL suggested and I will have my look back. Thanks to everyone for the input.

meazz1

I am too lazy to go to the garage and check, but I think u needed to turn on the engine also for the fog to work.

Glad to see it works now.

TLin401

I thought about that as I was driving. The fog light mod still works too!