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Offline sharki786

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front cig light not working.
« on: 11 February 2014, 17:33 »
Just been to the mk4 doing bit and bobs. Anyway i took my front centre console out to fit the r32 ashtray. I fitted it back pushed the cig in and it worked but the light didnt work so i diconnected the plug that goes to the lighter, i bridged the wire direct to the bulb but nothing. Turned the front lights on had ignition on and still nothing then the wires touched, my headunit went off my clock lights are dim now dont light up fully. So my question have i popped a fuse or have i done mlre damage? I gave up at the end. I been at the car for 3hrs doing bits and pieces to the engine (hoses) i gave up after finding out that i need to get under car to fit the TIP.
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Re: front cig light not working.
« Reply #1 on: 11 February 2014, 18:23 »
It'll be the fuse :wink:

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Re: front cig light not working.
« Reply #2 on: 11 February 2014, 18:37 »
It'll be the fuse :wink:

Would that make my clocks really dim?
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Re: front cig light not working.
« Reply #3 on: 11 February 2014, 18:42 »
It'll be the fuse :wink:

Would that make my clocks really dim?

I doubt it, I didn't read your full post before.

Checking and replacing the cigarette lighter fuse would be a starting point though.

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Re: front cig light not working.
« Reply #4 on: 11 February 2014, 18:49 »
I will do that tomorrow. :cool:
Im going to ask mad4vws if he available tomorrow to get under my car :evil: so i can get the tip on lols
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Re: front cig light not working.
« Reply #5 on: 12 February 2014, 12:43 »
tried to post this last night but wouldnt let me cause internet was being dodgey...


put your car in reverse and have someone check if reverse light comes on... if it does its not fuse as iirc the reverse light and cig lighter are both off same fuse.

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Re: front cig light not working.
« Reply #6 on: 12 February 2014, 16:15 »
I checked the bulb on battery and the bulb was blown so i got a red bulb from my main man bizzles. So just fitting everything back but im watching these two dodgy characters from my garage lol il get a pic up
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Re: front cig light not working.
« Reply #7 on: 12 February 2014, 16:16 »
Turns out he aint dodgy after all. As his garage door broke lol and henlocked it with his keys. :whistle:
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