HID fog lights
#1
Cruisin'
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HID fog lights
i recently had one of my HID fog lights go out, so i ordered a new ballast and 2 new lamps, from the same company as i did before. i install everything with the right polarities and my bad fog light still doesnt come on, i checked voltage and got around 12-13 volts, i even tried the other lamp i had and nothing. i also check the 20A fuse under the hood and it was good since i was still getting voltage figured id check anyways. Anything you guys can come up with would be awesome
2003 TL
thanks in advance, Nick
2003 TL
thanks in advance, Nick
#2
Mr.Helpful Diagram
Sounds to me like a bad ground, test the negative side for voltage.
#3
Moderator
Did you tried the ballast directly to the battery? I always start with the ballasts...
If you are seeing power into the fog wiring then there is no reason why it should not fire up, Have you tried installing an Halogen Bulb to see if it can hold the load?
If you are seeing power into the fog wiring then there is no reason why it should not fire up, Have you tried installing an Halogen Bulb to see if it can hold the load?
#4
Cruisin'
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yeah Ill take a look at the grounding, not sure why I didn't!
I've had the HID fog and headlights for about a year with no problems so I dont see why it wouldn't be able to hold the load! I'll do some more research when I get home and let you guys know! Thanks!!
I've had the HID fog and headlights for about a year with no problems so I dont see why it wouldn't be able to hold the load! I'll do some more research when I get home and let you guys know! Thanks!!
#7
Cruisin'
Thread Starter
well I checked ground and no issues, continuity throughout.
as for the relay I've had my HID fogs in for about a year, maybe more and no problems why would it act up now? I was sent the same ballast type as before.
thanks again for the help
as for the relay I've had my HID fogs in for about a year, maybe more and no problems why would it act up now? I was sent the same ballast type as before.
thanks again for the help
Last edited by Delusive Ghost; 04-01-2014 at 08:04 PM.
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#8
Cruisin'
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So i found out that the fog lights connector contacts did not have a nice snug fit to the HID fog light connector. so i had to but splice the factory fog light power wires to the HID fog light wires going to the ballast. All in all my fog lights now work!
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