Notices
Scion xB 1st-Gen Owners Lounge
First Generation 2004-2006.5 [NCP31]

foglights not working

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-04-2008, 08:18 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
babynum2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Diego Ca (Bonita King)
Posts: 329
Default foglights not working

i installed my foglights with the oem relay and oem switch, and theyre still not working... has anyone else had this problem or have any ideas as to what could be wrong, ive tried everythnig and im desperate
babynum2 is offline  
Old 04-04-2008, 08:45 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Fail, INC
SL Member
 
burstaneurysm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Forest Park, IL
Posts: 11,313
Default

You made sure that the relay is in the right place, the switch is tied up correctly, the harness is connected to the bulbs?
burstaneurysm is offline  
Old 04-04-2008, 08:49 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
babynum2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Diego Ca (Bonita King)
Posts: 329
Default

yes i did. i even changed one of the bulbs in my lights
babynum2 is offline  
Old 04-04-2008, 08:53 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Shan14's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 324
Default

This is gonna sound dumb, but you did turn on your low beams first right? (and make sure you weren't using the highs)
Shan14 is offline  
Old 04-04-2008, 09:22 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
babynum2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Diego Ca (Bonita King)
Posts: 329
Default

yea i did, this is so frustrating
babynum2 is offline  
Old 04-05-2008, 12:22 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member

SL Member
 
kewlbox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lomira, Wisconsin
Posts: 829
Default

Are they new or used? I never had a problem with mine.
kewlbox is offline  
Old 04-05-2008, 01:30 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Sasnuke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 109
Default

In Dec 05 there was a production change in the fog light circuit. Before Dec 05 the fog lights were powered by the 10A Gauge fuse, after Dec 05 the fog lights were powered by a 15A Fog fuse. Check your production date on your door sticker then check that the relay has power at Terminal 5 & 2 with the lights on & fog light switch on.
Sasnuke is offline  
Old 04-05-2008, 03:18 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
snowromance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,192
Default

this has to be a wiring issue. double check your wiring and follow the wiring from switch to relay to foglights.
snowromance is offline  
Old 04-05-2008, 04:41 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Reactor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Southern California
Posts: 682
Default

Originally Posted by Sasnuke
In Dec 05 there was a production change in the fog light circuit. Before Dec 05 the fog lights were powered by the 10A Gauge fuse, after Dec 05 the fog lights were powered by a 15A Fog fuse. Check your production date on your door sticker then check that the relay has power at Terminal 5 & 2 with the lights on & fog light switch on.
x2. Good point! Goota make sure you have the fuse for the fogs installed (underdash fuse box)
Reactor is offline  
Old 04-05-2008, 05:44 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Thread Starter
 
babynum2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Diego Ca (Bonita King)
Posts: 329
Default

Originally Posted by Sasnuke
In Dec 05 there was a production change in the fog light circuit. Before Dec 05 the fog lights were powered by the 10A Gauge fuse, after Dec 05 the fog lights were powered by a 15A Fog fuse. Check your production date on your door sticker then check that the relay has power at Terminal 5 & 2 with the lights on & fog light switch on.
found my problem, thanks dude really appreciate it.
babynum2 is offline  
Old 04-05-2008, 08:19 PM
  #11  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
snowromance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,192
Default

BAM! fuse FTW!!! nice call sasnuke!
snowromance is offline  
Old 04-06-2008, 03:22 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Strictly Scionized
SL Member
 
kzhorse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Dundalk, Maryland
Posts: 606
Default

Mine is a 05 and didnt have a fuse installed either.


Scott
kzhorse is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
terrye
Scion xB 1st-Gen Aero & Exterior
2
07-11-2015 10:40 PM
HeyyJose
PPC: Misc and Lots
2
03-11-2015 02:15 PM
TCnewguy
Introduction Forum
1
02-16-2015 03:50 AM
Cadillac15
Introduction Forum
2
01-29-2015 07:34 AM
minter66
PPC: Vehicles
0
12-15-2014 01:45 PM



Quick Reply: foglights not working



All times are GMT. The time now is 07:36 AM.