Attempted to install fog lights today

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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Attempted to install fog lights today

...But failed. I installed the stark correctly. I connected the battery, then turned on the HIDs and it worked, then I turned on the fog lights and it did not turn on. I tried to start the car and then do it but still failed. Can anyone help me? I started questioning myself when I had the plug the blue and orange / blue and black wire to the fuse box. It was very hard to put in. I had to shove it in the plug with something point. Did I do this correctly? If so, what else could be the problem? Fuse?
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Check your grounds ?
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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There was only 1 ground wire and that was already attached to the frame
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Im not positive but dont you have to ground the relay ?
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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It's already grounded to the strut bar.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Make sure their is metal to metal contact on the ground (no PAINT) and if that doesnt work make sure the bulbs are making good contact.


Do you have a fuse tester to see if you have power ?
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Yeah I'm going to check on the fuse tomorrow. Do you think I installed the fuse harness correctly?
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Did the little light on the display showing up that the fogs should be on? Check the plug connection for the stalk on the steering column, check that you plugged everything in under the fuse box, and finally check that the plugs to the fogs themselves are good.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by moda_way
Did the little light on the display showing up that the fogs should be on? Check the plug connection for the stalk on the steering column, check that you plugged everything in under the fuse box, and finally check that the plugs to the fogs themselves are good.
Yup, the fog light display showed up. The stark works fine since my headlights and signals work (There's only 1 way to plug it). I plugged in one and my friend plugged in the other one. There was a pop sound that lets me know it's clicked. So I doubt it's that.

Also, is there suppose to be a gap between the lid of the foglights and the foglights themselves? After screwing it in, I get this tiny gap on both sides.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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I rechecked my wires today and found out that the blue/orange wire was plugged into the wrong socket. After correcting it, the issue was resolved. Thanks for all your help!
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Question: When turning while signaling I do not hear the clicking of the stark while turning the wheel. Does anyone get this too with the OEM fog stark?
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