Fog light fuse blowing
Re: Fog light fuse blowing
Originally Posted by chevyboyac
Hello my 04's foglight fuse keeps blowing like within a second of turning them on, I have disconnected the lights to rule them out....I dont know what else could be causing it besides the actual switch.... anyone have ideas? (The harness looks ok Thanks
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Re: Fog light fuse blowing
You say you have disconnected the lights. I am assuming that means you unplugged the socket from the lamps. Chances are that will tell you nothing. You already have a short at the lamps via the filament. Only the resistance keeps the fuse from blowing.
So, once the sockets are unplugged take a very close look at them and check for moisture or anything that could cause a short circuit. Even take the time to dry them out with a hair dryer just in case.
After that you will need to trouble shoot the wiring from the switch location to the sockets.
Others here more familiar with the intricacies of the xfire can chime in on how to remove the necessary panels and the right pin out on the switch.
I would also locate and download the service manual located here for free and study the wiring of the fog lamps to get familiar on what was on Karmann/MB/Uncle Walter's mind when they wired the car.
Good luck.
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So, once the sockets are unplugged take a very close look at them and check for moisture or anything that could cause a short circuit. Even take the time to dry them out with a hair dryer just in case.
After that you will need to trouble shoot the wiring from the switch location to the sockets.
Others here more familiar with the intricacies of the xfire can chime in on how to remove the necessary panels and the right pin out on the switch.
I would also locate and download the service manual located here for free and study the wiring of the fog lamps to get familiar on what was on Karmann/MB/Uncle Walter's mind when they wired the car.
Good luck.
Tired
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