FOGLIGHT INSTALLATION HELP!!!

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Finto_316
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Post Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:17 pm

hello,
ive just install `tech 2`foglights into my e30 316i
ive connected all the wires
including the foglight switch..

ive installed 7.5 A fuses into slot 29,30 in the fuse box
ive also installed a `12v 4 prong diode` in slot k8 in the fusebox

i blew the fuse in k8
i bought a new 1 and it didnt blow

after all this the foglights still dont work
any help plz?
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Post Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:30 pm

You mean you blew the relay in K8 or the fuse in 29/30?

Did you check the bulbs? Check for voltage at the plugs to the foglamps?
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Post Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:45 pm

i blew the relay?
but i got a new 1

emm i checked the power to the switch
and the rear fogs work and show up on d clocks working

but the front fogs dont?

theres no power getting to the switch i tink??

i might just wire them off the dip lights?
is this possible??
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Post Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:58 pm

You need to trace the wiring and see where the flaw is, you may have a breakage somewhere
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Post Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:03 am

is it hard to trace it into the car?:)
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