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Old 12-05-2013, 10:42 PM
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Question One fog light dimmer than other?

Hi guys, ive been having a few problems with my fog lights recently. It seems like sometimes one fog light is dimmer than the other one. I own a 2006 3.5L Monte Carlo LTZ. I don't know much about the fog lights, maybe a wiring problem? faulty bulb? Im not sure.. Im planning on putting blue bulbs in my fog lights either way but I have a need for everything on the car to be perfect before I move on to the next step; im sure you guys understand. Any help at all would be great! Thanks!
 
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Old 12-06-2013, 07:31 AM
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It could be a faulty bulb issue or just a simple ground connection...
I would check and clean all the connections at the ground level. maybe something as simple as a wire brush and a little elbow grease?
 
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Old 12-06-2013, 07:37 AM
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More than likely it's just a bulb going bad
 
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Old 12-06-2013, 01:01 PM
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Alright thanks guys. Ill check it out as soon as it stops pouring outside
 
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Old 12-06-2013, 01:12 PM
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Easy test, just swap the bulbs around and see if the dimming follows.
 
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Old 12-06-2013, 01:32 PM
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Does anyone know how to actually get to the fog lights in the 06/07? There sure does seem like a lot to take off!
 
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Old 12-06-2013, 01:43 PM
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I think the easiest method is removing the headlight housing and then reaching down.

The headlight housing is really easy to remove though, just one clip and 1 screw, then unplug and set aside.
 
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Old 12-06-2013, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
I think the easiest method is removing the headlight housing and then reaching down.

The headlight housing is really easy to remove though, just one clip and 1 screw, then unplug and set aside.
You can just get at the bulb from underneath. Thats how I did it.
 
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Old 12-06-2013, 03:25 PM
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Okay ill try it out first thing when I get the chance, thanks guys!
 
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