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Old Jun 22, 2015 | 12:03 PM
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Recently ptm my front bumper so I had to remove the fogs and unplugged the harness. Put everything back in and passenger side fog is inop. My dumb***** didn't put some tape over the plugs while the bumper was off, so I'm thinking moisture got in the plug and messed it up. So just check for voltage up the harness and replace the bad section?? (It's not the bulb). Any input would be appreciated thanks guys
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Old Jun 22, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Mite of gotten paint on the contacts...just clean them up..
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Old Jun 22, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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Well bumper was completely removed along with the housings. Sorry I wasn't clear but I'll get some dielectric in there and see what happens thanks.
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Old Jun 22, 2015 | 12:58 PM
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yep...that may work...I assume you swapped bulbs to test the bulb...
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Swapped bulbs Yupp. Assuming relay,fuse, and switch are good because the drivers side lights. So most likely corroded connector/wire if cleaning it doesn't work.
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Looked a little further and found that this connector was replaced once before. Old butt connectors and tape. Problem is probably from corrosion then.
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Connector ended up being the issue. Just hard wired the lights in and everything is good.
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Sweet...
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Looked a little further and found that this connector was replaced once before. Old butt connectors and tape. Problem is probably from corrosion then.
A sure "flag" to begin the troubleshooting here! Whenever butt connectors are used, they should be finished off with heat shrink tubing to keep out water. It's still not the best way to splice a wire (butt type connectors), but if they have to be used, follow up with the heat shrink tubing.
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Originally Posted by Bucko
A sure "flag" to begin the troubleshooting here! Whenever butt connectors are used, they should be finished off with heat shrink tubing to keep out water. It's still not the best way to splice a wire (butt type connectors), but if they have to be used, follow up with the heat shrink tubing.

Agreed used Solder and heat shrink to repair
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