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qta
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2002
12:03:54
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when i pull the switch my fog lights dont turn on, i switched my bublbs to a higher wattage but everyone here before said that wouldnt be a problem, however the paint on the tips of the bulbls looked like it was bubbling because its all bubbley now. Im gonna check the fuse, i havent done that yet. anyone got any fixes. The light on the knob when i pull it out doesnt even light up.
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BigBlue QC
GenIII
10/15/2002
12:48:12
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when you installed the new bulbs did you wear gloves? Halogen bulbs are very sensitive to the oil from your skin and can cause the bulbs to blow right away.
2002 QC 4x4 Sport Plus, 4.7L, auto, Patriot Blue, Tire & Handling group,
Heavy Duty Service group, Leer cap w/out windows, Mopar Step bars and roof rack, Rhino liner in bed and on step bars, Pace Edwards Power Tailgate lock
3.55 rear, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, all possible fluids are AMSOIL
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cozwaldo
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2002
16:00:06
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qta:
It sounds like your switch went out. Since the light on the dash does not light up, your switch probably heated too much and blew the switch. I had this happen and is very common on the Dakotas. Go to oem-car-parts.com and look for the switch. It costs about $15-20 and is super easy to replace. Just pull the dash trim, unscrew three screws that hold the switch in, undo the two harnesses going into the switch and replace. Voila, you will have fog lights.
COZ
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joe_himself
Dodge Dakota
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10/15/2002
16:25:47
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it could very well be your fuse as well that happened to me.. fuse went and no light when i pulled on.. so check the fuse then the switch..
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qta
Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2002
09:48:11
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hey guys thanks for the input, just got a question or two, when i replace the fuse if i go up on the amperage maybe 5 or 10 amps would this be bad and how bad, wat could go wrong then, i just think if i put in the fuse it calls for it will just keep going out, would this have any thing to do with the higher wattage bulbs i put in.
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
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10/16/2002
10:07:17
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Mixed opinions on this. I had to up the fuse for my radio in my old truck, never had a problem. I did this only after blowing the fuse a couple of times. I sent from a 3 to a 5 amp (i think). I would have to say that I do not see the problem with this but I know others will disagree. If it si the fuse try replacing it with the same size, if need be eiterh wire up a relay or try a higher fuse, but the relay with better wires is the way to go.
Chris
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