Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
Posts: 208
front fog light failure
Due to recent weather condtions have been using front fog lights for first time. After 30 mins use I lost both lights. Suspected blown fuse which was confirmed next day ( when light) but upon changing fuse it went immediately again. Not wishing to take the car back to dealers straight away for such a small fault I thought I'd take a look, and I removed both front fog lights.
Immediately noticed that the wiring insulation was worn through and that the wire was shorting out on the metal visible through the fog light aperture. only part of the wiring was wrapped in insulation. Car has only covered 1500 miles so i was surprised that it had worn through so quickly. perhaps the wiring loom was damaged when fitted.
Anyway, I retaped the wires with insulation tape and replaced fuse (again) and all is now well. Only took 15 minutes.
Thought I'd share this in case others are experiencing problems and thinking that problem is more serious than it is.
Suppose now they are working we will not see any fog again for months.
23rd Dec 2006 10:52 pm
Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
Location: Nr Cardiff
Posts: 532
DSL had this problem aswell, fixed in the same way.
I'll be checking my new one when it comes to make sure the fogs are working correctly.Focus ST500
Range Rover Classic
other modes of transport:- Volvo FM13 Globetrotter (13L 440bhp, 2200nm) nice new one
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