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Old 01-23-2012, 02:00 PM   #1
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so im having a problem, for no reason now my hella lights wont turn on, i checked the fuses, relay, wiring, bulbs every thing and they will not turn on at all, the other night they worked just fine, then the next morning they wouldnt turn on, anyone knows what else i can try
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Old 01-23-2012, 02:30 PM   #2
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Checking if the lights are plugged into their connectors. Mine have a disconnect on them. Where does the wiring run?
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Lights are plugged in, and they run to the relay, the ground is grounded, power is from the battery
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Old 01-23-2012, 02:44 PM   #4
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Well obviously.... lol Are the wires and relays running close to an extreme source of heat?
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Not at all
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Switch busted? Happened to me
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Okay then, that takes out one of the wires melting. lol
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I replaced the relay, switch and fuses and still doesnt work
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what about the bulbs????
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