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20A Front Fog Lights Fuse - Keeps on blowing, but why?
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luciogodoy
 


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20A Front Fog Lights Fuse - Keeps on blowing, but why?

Hi All;

This is the second time that I tried to use my front fog lights and the 20A fuse blows. It happens 2 to 5 minutes after switching the fog lights on.

I have checked the lights, sockets - no shortcuts or visible problems, have you got any ideas of what could be, pls?

thanks

Lucio I'm riding a R1250GSA Triple Back
Previous love: Disco 3 HSE MY07, D4 heated Steering/W, D4 rear cluster, D4 extended roof rack, D4 grille & air grille, D4 rear bumper, colour coded arches + front bumper, side-steps, Webasto timer/ remote control, De-Tangoed Xenon headlights + HID, LEDs all around, reverse CAM (RR hack) + brightness, DLR LEDs, 3-click indicator, SatNav on the move, EGR's done, front/rear antiroll bar Polybush, gearbox pan/filter + oil mega-flush.  
Post #35956814th Oct 2008 11:06 am
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MrH
 


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This sounds like the "common fault" where the Fog lamp loom needs re-routing behind the bumper to stop it from rubbing on metal and eventually shorting - dealer should replace loom and re-route under warranty. LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.  
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NoDo$h
 


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do you need to borrow a fuse? Whistle I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.  
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luciogodoy
 


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is this a good second hand item? I'm riding a R1250GSA Triple Back
Previous love: Disco 3 HSE MY07, D4 heated Steering/W, D4 rear cluster, D4 extended roof rack, D4 grille & air grille, D4 rear bumper, colour coded arches + front bumper, side-steps, Webasto timer/ remote control, De-Tangoed Xenon headlights + HID, LEDs all around, reverse CAM (RR hack) + brightness, DLR LEDs, 3-click indicator, SatNav on the move, EGR's done, front/rear antiroll bar Polybush, gearbox pan/filter + oil mega-flush.  
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i think i'll change my nickname to: le miserable Smile I'm riding a R1250GSA Triple Back
Previous love: Disco 3 HSE MY07, D4 heated Steering/W, D4 rear cluster, D4 extended roof rack, D4 grille & air grille, D4 rear bumper, colour coded arches + front bumper, side-steps, Webasto timer/ remote control, De-Tangoed Xenon headlights + HID, LEDs all around, reverse CAM (RR hack) + brightness, DLR LEDs, 3-click indicator, SatNav on the move, EGR's done, front/rear antiroll bar Polybush, gearbox pan/filter + oil mega-flush.  
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luciogodoy
 


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Hi all;

contacted the dealer. booked for loom replacement under the warranty on th 29th

thanks

Lucio I'm riding a R1250GSA Triple Back
Previous love: Disco 3 HSE MY07, D4 heated Steering/W, D4 rear cluster, D4 extended roof rack, D4 grille & air grille, D4 rear bumper, colour coded arches + front bumper, side-steps, Webasto timer/ remote control, De-Tangoed Xenon headlights + HID, LEDs all around, reverse CAM (RR hack) + brightness, DLR LEDs, 3-click indicator, SatNav on the move, EGR's done, front/rear antiroll bar Polybush, gearbox pan/filter + oil mega-flush.  
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MrH
 


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There you go, no need for Les Mis.... Laughing LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.  
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Miguel
 


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My front fog lights don't work.. will check that right away!!! But if this is a known issue is there no TSB on it?
And if so.. will it cover my car out of warranty?  
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Miguel
 


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Just blew up another 15A fuse.. it is shorting! Is it a simple thing to do or better to take it to the stealer?

The warranty in my car is long gone..  
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wiggs
 


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Simple ... Thumbs Up

Pull of the surround that fits over the fog light ..remove 3 torx screws ...pull out fog lamp ..repair / tape up offending worn wiring Thumbs Up G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
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Miguel
 


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That simple? Thanks Wiggs Thumbs Up  
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Thats all the dealer does, and put a bit of plastic conduit around the loom.  
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Miguel
 


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Well, today i disassembled the fog light and what do you know.. there it was the worn wire, with a matching dent caused by the electrical discharge, just taped it up real well... and voilá! it works!!!

Also tried to replace the standard high beam with a Philips Blue Vision H7, but those nasty screws and lack of time didn't allow me to do it, maybe next saturday..  
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wiggs
 


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Miguel wrote:
Well, today i disassembled the fog light and what do you know.. there it was the worn wire, with a matching dent caused by the electrical discharge, just taped it up real well... and voilá! it works!!!



Thumbs Up ..glad you fixed it

Miguel wrote:
Also tried to replace the standard high beam with a Philips Blue Vision H7, but those nasty screws and lack of time didn't allow me to do it, maybe next saturday..


What screws ? G4 Gone ...but not forgotten  
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