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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Angry sidemarkers dont work

3 of my sidemarkers (on the trim) arent working. the side marker that is working is the one behind the drivers door.i have tried replacing the bulbs but that didnt work. any ideas on what could be wrong?
i need to get these working so i can go get a safety check.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Alot of them are plugged in with clips. Did the clip fall out?
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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no the clips are still there.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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anyone know whats wrong??
i need to get this done asap!
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 04:58 AM
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remove the bulb again. check for corrosion in the socket. check to see that the tabs that hold the bulb tight are still there and not corroded away or bent. if the socket is corroded, get a small file and work the corrosion away and spray it down with some electrical contact cleaner. you can always get a multimeter and test for power there as well.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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these are for the sidemarkers. (the orange and red ones on the trim)
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A fuse possibly?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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but 1 of the sidemarkers work. i will check the fuse box anyway.
any ideas also, my stoplight comes up too.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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has this happened to anyone before?
need some advice. thanks
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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Broken wires/conectors.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by paganizondadude
Broken wires/conectors.
you were right but, it was just disconnected i feel like a dumbass now...
i just need to find the plug in for the front drivers side sidemarker. cant seem to find it anyone wanna help and take a picture?
ill give ya a forum cookie
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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its near the headlight motor. two pin connector. i'll see if i can snap a picture in a bit.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Haha thanks. Those little connectors come off easy. They are all tied together too so if one come out... all the rest after that one stop working.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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its near the headlight motor. two pin connector. i'll see if i can snap a picture in a bit.
if you could take a picture that would be great!!
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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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still need to find it....
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i'll grab your picture this afternoon and post it up for you.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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ok, here are the pics of the connector. the connector is easialy found once you remove your battery. its located near the connector for the headlight motor. i can post more pics if you need.



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