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Post by Rear Fog lamp on Oct 4, 2008 21:28:56 GMT
The other day i did an electrics test on my Mini and everthing worked but the rear fog lamp i have had a look at the bulb and replaced it and it still doesn't work. I can't drive yet but i can't wait!
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Post by BassAddict on Oct 4, 2008 22:39:26 GMT
Is there 12v at the switch ?
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Post by will83mayfair on Oct 5, 2008 17:54:02 GMT
not a clue
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Post by BassAddict on Oct 5, 2008 22:01:46 GMT
I'd beg / borrow / buy a multimeter and check the switch then - assuming your fuses are all ok !
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Post by will83mayfair on Oct 6, 2008 18:41:56 GMT
well it has a 12 Volt battery from standard as far as i know
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Post by Roj. on Oct 14, 2008 14:32:47 GMT
Have you checked the wiring inside the actual fog light as they are prone to corrosion due to water getting in? ROJ.
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Post by will83mayfair on Oct 15, 2008 8:34:21 GMT
I'm not very electrically brilliant!
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Post by will83mayfair on Oct 15, 2008 8:35:58 GMT
I can't do electrics. At the weekend my mini wouldn't start and all it was, was a LT lead coming out of the ignition coil. I'm useless.
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Post by AndyP on Oct 15, 2008 11:41:58 GMT
Rear fog lights are crap anyway, mine only gets used for the MOT and never works from one year to the next. Should be an easy fix if you get someone with a multimeter/test light to take a look.
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Post by The Roadie on Oct 18, 2008 16:58:39 GMT
No Mini foglight ever works, its a myth!!!
Mine occaisonally works for an MOT.
Get a multimeter and take the swtich out, check its got 12v going to it and to the foglight. Also check the earth leads where it plugs into the loom in the boot, they can become damaged from stuff flying about in the boot.
Get yourself a Mini restoration manual for some bedtime reading and tackle the smaller jobs first to build your confidence up mate.
Minis are easy to work on and maintain once you have some know how.
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Post by will83mayfair on Nov 14, 2008 20:53:31 GMT
well i've changed spark plugs, HT leads, Distriputor cap, Rocker Cover, wheels and bumpers. Simple stuff. Annoying when you are sitting in the pouring rain trying to put the grille back on. [glow=red,2,300] Mini first car for all[/glow]
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Post by will83mayfair on Nov 14, 2008 20:54:19 GMT
I have got a new fog-lamp off a friend so i'll try doin that
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Post by WillFrith on Apr 4, 2012 0:03:18 GMT
This was me way back!! It works now, because I replaced it as it was bollocksed!
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Post by Matt on Apr 5, 2012 10:18:48 GMT
hahahahaha. That posts over 3 years old! Is the rest of the mini still working though?
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Post by WillFrith on Apr 10, 2012 14:43:59 GMT
Thankfully yes!
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