Why is my fog light switch not working?

Why is my fog light switch not working?

If there is any sort of issue with the fog light switch that allows an excessive amount of power through the circuit, such as a short or power surge it can cause the fuse to blow, which will disable the fog lights.

What are the symptoms of a bad fog light relay?

Fog lights do not turn on Another common symptom of a faulty fog light relay are fog lights that do not come on at all . The fog light relay is the switch that controls power to the fog lights, and it is usually controlled either automatically by the computer or manually by the driver.

What to do if your fog light is failing?

If you suspect that your fog lights, or relays, may be having an issue, have the vehicle inspected by a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, to determine if the car needs a fog light relay replacement. The most popular service booked by readers of this article is Vehicle Body Electrical and Lighting Inspection.

Why are the fog lights on my car dim?

Fog lights are dim or flickering. Another common symptom of a problem with the vehicle’s fog light switch are fog lights that are dim or flickering. If the switch has any sort of internal issues that prevent it from properly supplying power to the fog lights, then it may cause them to illuminate dimly or even flicker.

Where are the fuses on a fog lamp?

If all of the fuses are good, then I would check the fog lamp relay and inputs/outputs of the relay. This relay is located in the central junction box. It should have two powers going into the relay with the fog lights turned on.

If all of the fuses are good, then I would check the fog lamp relay and inputs/outputs of the relay. This relay is located in the central junction box. It should have two powers going into the relay with the fog lights turned on.

Why are my fog lights not coming on?

This means the contacts inside the relay are closing and the relay should be sending power out of the relay to the fog lights. The problem could be in the central junction box not allowing power out to the tan/orange wire or the tan/orange wire from the central junction box to the fog lights is open or broken.

Fog lights do not turn on Another common symptom of a faulty fog light relay are fog lights that do not come on at all . The fog light relay is the switch that controls power to the fog lights, and it is usually controlled either automatically by the computer or manually by the driver.

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