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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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I just added a set of the factory fogs to my xB. I noticed that the driver's side light doesn't fit as securely as the one on the passenger side. I can move it around a little bit by touching it, which in turn moves the beam of the lights. I can only do it on the driver's side light and not the passenger, which is strange to me.

I figure I should take it out and put some electrical tape around the mounting tab on the back to take up some of the slack and stop it from moving around when I go over bumps or rough roads. Just wondering if anyone else has had to do anything similar. If so, do you have any suggestions or anything to make this less of a headache? Seems like taking the light back out will be a pain in the butt, but it bugs me to have a light that moves around like that. Thanks for any help.
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 04:24 AM
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did you put in the little clear plastic thingies?
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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mine are kinda loose too. 'Not sure if they're as loose as what you describe. But, they put out so little light that noone will be blinded, or even notice, that your fogs are bouncing around like Pamela Anderson.
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Default Re: Factory fog lights issue

Originally Posted by KevinxB
I just added a set of the factory fogs to my xB. I noticed that the driver's side light doesn't fit as securely as the one on the passenger side. I can move it around a little bit by touching it, which in turn moves the beam of the lights. I can only do it on the driver's side light and not the passenger, which is strange to me.

I figure I should take it out and put some electrical tape around the mounting tab on the back to take up some of the slack and stop it from moving around when I go over bumps or rough roads. Just wondering if anyone else has had to do anything similar. If so, do you have any suggestions or anything to make this less of a headache? Seems like taking the light back out will be a pain in the butt, but it bugs me to have a light that moves around like that. Thanks for any help.
I had the same problem, just popped it out (Flat edge of screw driver at top edge toward center of vehicle - at your own risk) and reinstalled. Mine was not seated properly. Both are tight now.
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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Same problem here, on drivers side. Mine came with the vehicle so I am going to get that fixed along with the fuel filler.
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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there is a fog light bulletin for early xbs take your box in to get the repair done .......... and who is ashlee simpson???
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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Thanks for the help guys. Yeah I did put on the little plastic things, so I'm not sure why only the one side is loose. I think I'll try taking it out and seeing if there is an obvious reason why.

kacosta: The dealer didn't put my lights in, I did. I have a feeling they wouldn't be jumping to do repairs. You have any idea where I can find the bulletin you're talking about? I've never seen it. Ashlee Simpson is Jessica Simpson's freeloading, talentless little sister.
Old Feb 22, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Ok, I took them out and wrapped some electrical tape around the mounting tab on the outside edge of the lamp. It seems like it did the trick. My guess is that Toyota made the hole the tab goes into a bit too big, or the tab itself too small.
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Hey Kevin, not to be rude, but ive seen you on here alot and Ive been dying to ask... Why do you have the Lord of the Ring/ LOST guy as your avatar? Again, just wondering...
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 03:10 AM
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Cuz he's hot! :D
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Originally Posted by KevinxB
Cuz he's hot! :D
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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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Alrighty then......
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 12:10 AM
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You asked!!
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I was wondering where that menofscion post went
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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It lives...here! :D :D
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