Fog Lights dont work

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tomson
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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:12 am

I have checked both bulbs, swapped the switch with a spare and still no joy!

I'm thinking change the relay?

Can anyone point me in the right direction and does the relay just operate the foglights or will something else not be working if its that? I ask because the heater isnt working either!

Oh and i heve checked the fuses too!

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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:25 am

Random part swapping just creates confusion by introducing possible extra faults.
Are we talking front or rear fogs?
Does the fog light warning telltale in the instrument cluster light?
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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:34 am

Sorry, didnt mention that, its the front fogs!

I havent "swapped" the switch permantly i literally popped out the original swapped for a spare, still nothing so i replaced the original switch.

Now you mention it i dont think the telltale in the cluster is working....
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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:40 am

Pull out foglight relay K8 and run a piece of wire from terminal 87 of its base to he battery + terminal. Foglights and tell tale should work.
Off to work now, so won't be replying until tonight!
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Post Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:41 am

Thanks Brian, will let you know what happens!