Notices
JK Electrical, Lighting & Sound Systems Bulletin board forum regarding topics such as stereo head units, CD players, MP3 players, speaker systems, amplifiers, hardmounted GPS devices, computers, headlight upgrades, fog lights, off-road lights, general wiring and anti-theft devices.

Side Marker Light Inop.

Thread Tools
 
Old Oct 10, 2012 | 05:18 PM
  #1  
Tkautos@verizon.net's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
From: Venice, Florida
Default Side Marker Light Inop.

I just bought Smittybilt Fenders, and new side marker lights (similar to the ones Wayalife used when he chopped his stock fenders). Anyway, I plugged both of them in and the one side worked and the other didn't, so I swapped the inopperable one out for a new one, plugged it in to make sure it worked and it did. So I unplugged it so I could actually install it properly (ie. tighten the nut down). I accidentally touched the two wires together and heard a pop sound, like I blew a fuse. The light does not work now. However, I cannot find a fuse for the side marker lights. Any thoughts, possible fixes, and help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2012 | 06:03 AM
  #2  
JK-Ford's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,297
Likes: 8
From: Cabot, Ar.
Default

Originally Posted by Tkautos@verizon.net
I just bought Smittybilt Fenders, and new side marker lights (similar to the ones Wayalife used when he chopped his stock fenders). Anyway, I plugged both of them in and the one side worked and the other didn't, so I swapped the inopperable one out for a new one, plugged it in to make sure it worked and it did. So I unplugged it so I could actually install it properly (ie. tighten the nut down). I accidentally touched the two wires together and heard a pop sound, like I blew a fuse. The light does not work now. However, I cannot find a fuse for the side marker lights. Any thoughts, possible fixes, and help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
First of all, a suggestion. Don't work on sophisticated equipment with the power on. Now for a possible fix: First - check all your fuses. Second - disconnect the battery and leave it sit for 10 minutes. Hope that works.
Reply
Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:57 AM
  #3  
Tkautos@verizon.net's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
From: Venice, Florida
Default

Originally Posted by JK-Ford

First of all, a suggestion. Don't work on sophisticated equipment with the power on. Now for a possible fix: First - check all your fuses. Second - disconnect the battery and leave it sit for 10 minutes. Hope that works.
Alright, I think I figured it out. I do have power coming down the wires, so it's not a blown fuse. It must just be a blown bulb. So next stop is the auto parts store to try another one.
Reply




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:07 AM.