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Old 03-25-2009, 08:27 PM
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FOG LIGHT WOES !!!!

FOG LIGHT WOES
My fog lights won`t work. When I put a new bulb in and turn the fog lams on (Mercedes1985 280 sl) the fuse blows What`s up? mister bill

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Old 03-25-2009, 08:42 PM
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does it blow when turned on and the bulb out?
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Old 03-25-2009, 11:33 PM
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I took the lens out , disconnected both wires put it a new bulb turned it on and nothing . Looked at the fuse and it was blown.mister bill
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Old 03-26-2009, 12:20 AM
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As I recall, it's pretty hokey in there, the wiring and insulation is old, certainly there is a short. It isn't very difficult to remove and disassemble to find it.
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Old 03-26-2009, 10:26 AM
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gotta be a short and my guess is where the wires enter the fog lamp or the turn through the body and or bumper
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Old 03-27-2009, 03:29 AM
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Fog Lamp Woes:

Thanks for the input. Corrison on left lamp and badly frayed wire on the right lamp . Problem solved ... mister bill

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