I turned my driving lights on last night and they didn't come on. I checked the fuse and it was blown. I replaced it today and it immediately blew. I installed them myself about 3-4 weeks ago and haven't had any trouble until now. What are some things I should look for to fix the problem? The only thing I can think of and will check first is maybe a hot lead inside one of the lights is making contact with ground through the light housing. I didn't cover the connectors with tape or shrink tubing so one might have come disconnected and is touching the housing. Any other ideas? They're the OEM Mini lights btw.

thanks,
Daniel

 

That's a good place to start, aslo check the wires coming out from the light through the threaded post, when you are taking the light a part.

 

That's a good place to start looking. Also check the wiring back to the switch. It may have chaffed causing it to go to ground. Did you use a grommet were you pulled the wire through the firewall?

Chuck

 

I was correct. I taped up the connectors in both lights and they're working again.

 

I'm glad it was an easy fix for you. Those are the best kind.

Chuck

 

I was reading your post and I have the same problem with my lights not working. Which fuse is it?

 

Probably the one in the little fuseholder added to the area in front of the driver's side cowl vent. This fuse holder is typically loose and flops around everywhere in this little compartment.

Rawhyde

 

Yes, that's the one.

 

Thank you for the info I will locate that and check it out! hope it works

 

It's connected directly to the main fuse box by a thick red wire, btw.

 

All right, just checked it out. And darn, it was good, and I checked all the wiring out with my multi-tester, all ok. I winder if it could be the switch?

 

Does the switch light up? Do the lights even flicker when you hit the switch? Sometimes I have to press mine a few times before the lights will come on. It's a pretty cheap switch. I'd check the switch with your meter.

 

Depends on your definition of cheap. I think MINI wanted something like $70 for a new switch.

 

Cheap as in not high quality