quick question
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quick question
i just changed my fog lights on my 02 e430 about 6 weeks ago and last night they wouldnt come on. could it be the fuse or were the bulbs really low quality. this is truly frustrating 
as i am trying to bring the car up to fully functioning status. also, i just purchased the car in March 2010.
as i am trying to bring the car up to fully functioning status. also, i just purchased the car in March 2010.
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when you say you changed your foglights did you change the whole 'assembly' or just the H1 globes?
inspect the globes to see if they are 'blown'. check for a build up of black deposits on the inside of the glass.
also when installing the globes you were very careful NOT to touch the glass part OR the tip of the bulb with your bare fingers right?
doing so will shorten the lifespan of your globes considerably.
inspect the globes to see if they are 'blown'. check for a build up of black deposits on the inside of the glass.
also when installing the globes you were very careful NOT to touch the glass part OR the tip of the bulb with your bare fingers right?
doing so will shorten the lifespan of your globes considerably.
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Thanks bmroxm5, i had someone install them and he may have touched them with his bare hands. i totally forgot about that so the next time i will change them myself and take the necessary precautions.
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why did you change out the bulbs? if bulbs are good/clean and if not fuse, then check for harness wire chaffing or shorts, and ensure to use dielectric on the connectors.... but most probably, bulbs could have been contaminated if not handled properly - oil residue from fingers will bake on and eventually cause a hot spot on the glass and bulb failure - make sure bulbs are handled properly and wipe clean with a cloth not a tissue!
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why did you change out the bulbs? if bulbs are good/clean and if not fuse, then check for harness wire chaffing or shorts, and ensure to use dielectric on the connectors.... but most probably, bulbs could have been contaminated if not handled properly - oil residue from fingers will bake on and eventually cause a hot spot on the glass and bulb failure - make sure bulbs are handled properly and wipe clean with a cloth not a tissue!
