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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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Ok, here's the back ground info....the guy who had my 97 Accord S.E. (4door) tried to wire up the front bumper turn signal to stay on w/ the parking lights. To make a long story short it didn't work....I don't know how he tried to run them but in order to turn my parking lights off I have to take out the fuse under the hood. The driver side turn signal housing has a huge melt spot on it. I'm gonna replace the driver and pass headlight harness, but I think it's something else....I need help asap!!!!
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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Sounds like he wired it to a "hot" line.....or just doesn't know his electrics very well...I would just undo what he did and search for bumper mods....some guy on here did a diy using a civic socket, hope this helps
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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wow...good one. replace everything that guy touched and start over. if its all wiring you shouldnt get his too bad in the pocket book..
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 02:48 PM
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Ok, I completely took out the driverside headlight harness (yesterday) and it's still doing the same thing, except now you here indicater tone when I put the fuse back in. Do you think the switch is burned out?
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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try putting everything back to stock. Get a dual filament socket and use that. wire it up to the signal then use the other wire to tap the parking light.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by akord 97 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">try putting everything back to stock. Get a dual filament socket and use that. wire it up to the signal then use the other wire to tap the parking light. </TD></TR></TABLE>

And have your friend that wired it in the first place and broke it pay for this new socket. And if you like smack him too
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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I'm trying to get everything back to stock, working order....the parking lights just stay on and won't turn off unless I pull out the fuse under the hood
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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Here is also a note.....turn your car off and also don't have the lights in the "on" position when working on them...you can damage some electrics and burn bulbs too......plus its safer too.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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I realize that....what I'm saying is whether the car is on or off the lights still stay on when the fuse is in.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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And is your car back to stock?? Is your friend with you now? as him WTF he touched and as he points break his finger.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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the melting could have gone back to the switch...
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bagged93accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the melting could have gone back to the switch...</TD></TR></TABLE>
True...also check your relays.
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VRDrvr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And is your car back to stock?? Is your friend with you now? as him WTF he touched and as he points break his finger.</TD></TR></TABLE>

hahah exactly dont let StUnNa's touch your car...
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bagged93accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

hahah exactly dont let StUnNa's touch your car...</TD></TR></TABLE>

LMAO, I am the only one who touches my car...cuz if it breaks then I know who to blame. (besides the tools that put it on)
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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So if you could also provide pics of the wiring this sTuNnA did it might help out too
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 04:25 PM
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Where are the relays located?

If I had a digital camera I'd download the pic, it's on my to-get list
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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I have my original sockets from when i did this mod....

let me know if you need them

you need to find out where the wire is going to from the bumper lights and disconnect it.....
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Old Jan 7, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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Relays should be in engine bay or under steering column area.....not 100% sure. But I would put money on the wiring looks like the sTuNNA strikes again.
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