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Intermittent bulb out?

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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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Intermittent bulb out?

My front fog light on the driver's side seems to be LOOSE inside the housing. The bulb out warning light pops up whenever it takes a mood (like when I hit a speed bump at more than 2 mph).

Is anyone else having this issue, or has anyone else had this issue and would it be possible to get instructions on how to fix this?

I'm too far from the dealership to make them to do it in December.

Thanks for any help!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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mine is the left parking light (above the fog light), The bulb from the factory is laying loose in the lens ficture, and the bulb I installed is already falling out of the socket (same light warning you get). Removing the socket and re-seating the bulb is all I can think of, but why does the left one fall out of the socket and the right one doesn't?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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You can get access to the back of the fogs from the wheel well. But you should remove the tire otherwise it is a tight access.

There are round access covers in the wheel wheel. Just turn them (anti clockwise If I remember correctly) to remove the covers. Then reach in to get access to back of the fog lamps.

Hope you have small hands.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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I do have small hands, being a girl and all.

I'll see what I can do about getting access in there and fixing that light.

Thanks slinger!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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Just turn the wheels full lock to the side you are working on. You will have plenty of room.
 
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