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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 03:20 AM
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On my 99 sport, when i pull the **** for the fog lights they dont turn on. But when i pull just a little bit harder they work just fine until i let go (they turn back off). What can i do to make it so they work normal? When they turn on i can hear the click in the fuse box. Thanks for the info.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:04 AM
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Sounds to me like it might be a faulty switch. These are stock lights correct?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 04:10 AM
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Correct. Stock Fog lights.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:48 AM
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Replace the switch.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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I picked one up from Advance for like 45 bucks, works fine. The PO had chopped off the OEM fog lights because he couldnt figure out that it had a bad switch. I just got done wiring them back in.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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The switch is bad, Ive had this same issue with my truck, You can either attempt to take the switch apart and repair it (unreliable) Or buy a new one. If you let this go on, It can become much worse. Ive had mine drop out while going down the road at random. All lights. Gone. Not fun at all.

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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Used to happen to me sometimes in my yellow '72 d100. I just got used to it, i got real good at jigglin that switch too
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by GiantsNiners99
On my 99 sport, when i pull the **** for the fog lights they dont turn on. But when i pull just a little bit harder they work just fine until i let go (they turn back off). What can i do to make it so they work normal? When they turn on i can hear the click in the fuse box. Thanks for the info.
If you want to pick one up from the bone yard, the Richmond pick n pull has atleast 5 '98 and up Rams you can take a look at. Just a friendly heads up.
 
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