Depo foglights install help.
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Depo foglights install help.
I recently purchased a brand new set of Depo foglights from JDMSh!t.com. I recieved the foglights and began to install them. I used this write up composed by JDMlyfestyle: http://www.jdmlyfestyle.com/De...l.htm.
When it came time to turn them on, I turned on my lights and pressed the switch. The switch lit up and then I heard a popping noise (similar to what a fuse would make when it gets blown). The foglights did not turn on. I checked the inline fuse that was with the wiring and it was still intact.
I took a test light to the foglight plugs (wires that connect to the foglight it self) and both the grounding wire and the power wire lit up and the relay made a fast clicking noise. I assumed I had blown the relay. I went and purchased another one of the same amperage and volts and the same problem happened.
Also, my battery would die VERY fast when I would do this. I maybe worked on this for 10 minutes today and turned the switch on/off probably a total of 5 minutes and my battery was complete dead when I went to start my car.
Now, I know when I put the test light to the foglight plug only one (the power wire) is suppose to light up. Why is the grounding one lighting up? I followed that write up to a T. I also changed the bulbs out with 55w yellow bulbs.
I tested the foglights directly to my battery and they worked. What else can it be? Thanks.
When it came time to turn them on, I turned on my lights and pressed the switch. The switch lit up and then I heard a popping noise (similar to what a fuse would make when it gets blown). The foglights did not turn on. I checked the inline fuse that was with the wiring and it was still intact.
I took a test light to the foglight plugs (wires that connect to the foglight it self) and both the grounding wire and the power wire lit up and the relay made a fast clicking noise. I assumed I had blown the relay. I went and purchased another one of the same amperage and volts and the same problem happened.
Also, my battery would die VERY fast when I would do this. I maybe worked on this for 10 minutes today and turned the switch on/off probably a total of 5 minutes and my battery was complete dead when I went to start my car.
Now, I know when I put the test light to the foglight plug only one (the power wire) is suppose to light up. Why is the grounding one lighting up? I followed that write up to a T. I also changed the bulbs out with 55w yellow bulbs.
I tested the foglights directly to my battery and they worked. What else can it be? Thanks.
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Re: Depo foglights install help. (JDM-EJ1)
Had a similar problem with my Depot fogs too but for my EJ8. My problem was that when I was attaching the wiring harness to the body with the suppled clips I must have pulled the wires from the back of the fog lights themselves. I took the fog light backing plate and re-attached the the two wires I believe they were black/white, then everything was OK!
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Re: Depo foglights install help. (patdow1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by patdow1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Had a similar problem with my Depot fogs too but for my EJ8. My problem was that when I was attaching the wiring harness to the body with the suppled clips I must have pulled the wires from the back of the fog lights themselves. I took the fog light backing plate and re-attached the the two wires I believe they were black/white, then everything was OK! </TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're trying to say.
Every wire is connected within the harness, to the foglights, to the car, to the battery, to the fuse panel, etc.
I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're trying to say.
Every wire is connected within the harness, to the foglights, to the car, to the battery, to the fuse panel, etc.
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Re: Depo foglights install help. (JDM-EJ1)
I will try to explain a little better, by using the link that you provided as a reference.
http://www.jdmlyfestyle.com/De...l.htm
Take a look at the last photo in Step 6, you will notice a black wire that has a white connector clipped to the bottom of the foglight, that is the wire that I'm referring to that actually separated from the bulbs themselves. I never would of thought that this was the problem but I started diagnosing the problem from the bulb all the way to the switch located in the car. I was fortunate that my problem was a set of miswired/unattached wires (black/white) to the bulbs themselves. Give it a glance over it could be your problem. Good Luck!
Modified by patdow1 at 5:17 PM 3/11/2006
http://www.jdmlyfestyle.com/De...l.htm
Take a look at the last photo in Step 6, you will notice a black wire that has a white connector clipped to the bottom of the foglight, that is the wire that I'm referring to that actually separated from the bulbs themselves. I never would of thought that this was the problem but I started diagnosing the problem from the bulb all the way to the switch located in the car. I was fortunate that my problem was a set of miswired/unattached wires (black/white) to the bulbs themselves. Give it a glance over it could be your problem. Good Luck!
Modified by patdow1 at 5:17 PM 3/11/2006
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Re: Depo foglights install help. (patdow1)
When I tried the fog lights directly to my battery they worked. So, I don't think it's that.. Anyone else?
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Re: Depo foglights install help. (JDM-EJ1)
Sounds like a grounding prob, or your switch. try the switch from your defroster.
Where were you grounding the test light? They shouldn't both light up . Maybe the hot wire inside the clip poped out and is touching the ground. unplug it a double check. the relay is not bad if its poping..
Where were you grounding the test light? They shouldn't both light up . Maybe the hot wire inside the clip poped out and is touching the ground. unplug it a double check. the relay is not bad if its poping..
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Re: Depo foglights install help. (JALOP B16)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JALOP B16 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Check the clip under dash maybe no power. </TD></TR></TABLE>
The switch is lighting up, so it is plugged into the proper port in my fuse box. The new relay does make a clicking noise when I'm using a test light.
I'll try checking the wires tomorrow.
The switch is lighting up, so it is plugged into the proper port in my fuse box. The new relay does make a clicking noise when I'm using a test light.
I'll try checking the wires tomorrow.
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Re: Depo foglights install help. (JDM-EJ1)
Possibly the metal bracket holding the foglights is touching the body behind the bumper cover. Try covering the brackets with electrical tape and see what happens.
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Re: Depo foglights install help. (Outrun)
I'm testing the foglights when the bump is on the ground and the wires being extended from the chassi. I don't think this is it.
It's something that when I use the test light.. Both the ground and positive wire light up. If I can find out what's causing that, I know I can fix it.
It's something that when I use the test light.. Both the ground and positive wire light up. If I can find out what's causing that, I know I can fix it.
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