G’Day All
Few days ago I purchased one of those stainless steel brushed dash panels. While I was installing I saw the burned fog light switch. I new that it failed about 2 years ago on previous owner, and cost around $200 to fix it as far as I remember from the old service receipt.
Check this photo out.
Now, that seems to me pretty intense heat. This could almost cause a fire.
I remember one fellow forum member found a solution to this problem by adding an additional relay.
Just wanted to make you guys aware on this issue, and consequences again.
I recently took my dash apart for the 100th time, and noticed a similar thing. My fog lights still turn on, but sometimes I cant get them off! I need to check that I plugged it in properly, but I think I may need a new switch etc,.
jester wrote:try and go to a reputable place not some shifty guy...
My hubby is working on this problem right as we talk. The bulbs are supposed to be 55 watt, which is what is in mine, but the wiring on the switch still overheats and has burn marks exactly like the one in the photo. Basically he's putting in a relay and that will fix the problem. He asked me if I wanted 100 watters in there but I declined. Now back to "some shifty guy"
Ive got a spare if someone wants. I posted on the for sale a few weeks ago (before it corrupted) and no takers. Send me a PM if you want it and well work something out... [SOLD]
Last edited by dstocks on Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:44 am, edited 1 time in total.
[quote="mxysxy"]G’Day All
Few days ago I purchased one of those stainless steel brushed dash panels. While I was installing I saw the burned fog light switch. I new that it failed about 2 years ago on previous owner, and cost around $200 to fix it as far as I remember from the old service receipt.
Not gonna give you a solution but a question, where did you get those stainless steel brushed? or does anyone know where i can get it in sydney? i want the ring as well
Just a quick warning on the EBay thing for these. I was going to buy mine on EBay, but the ending price ended up being more that the cost from the suppliers listed against the link above. Done pay more than 16 pounds as it can be bought for less at Type F Products (See URL above)
My hubby is working on this problem right as we talk. The bulbs are supposed to be 55 watt, which is what is in mine, but the wiring on the switch still overheats and has burn marks exactly like the one in the photo. Basically he's putting in a relay and that will fix the problem. He asked me if I wanted 100 watters in there 
