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Old 03-01-2011, 11:50 AM
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i replace the 3 bulbs in the controls but they dont lite up i put a test lamp and didn't get anything but the controls still work and the heated mirror and a/c buttons on the side still light up so thats why im confused last time i posted i did not have a pic and i dont think people new what i was talking about
 
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Old 03-01-2011, 01:53 PM
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I know what you are saying. Check all the solder joints on the circuit boards as you are not getting power to them for some reason.
 
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Old 03-01-2011, 05:05 PM
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might want to check fuses and relays (if there is one) just IMO
 
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yea i checked all fuses
weed i was not getting power on the some off the joints is there a way to fix it or should i just buy a new one
i found one on ebay for a $100 but thats alot for just 3 lights because everything else works fine
 
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Cold solder joints are common to break loose. When they do you obviously loose the connection. I only suggest this because you have lose power to all three lights and you know they lights are good. Unless you replaced them with LED type bulbs and replaced each one backwards (polarity driven) then you have no power getting to any of them. As for replacing the AC controls, well it is cheaper to live with it as it is. However, if it bothers you that much then I know a guy who can likely get you a replacement for less than $100. PM me if you are still interested.
 
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Old 03-02-2011, 12:03 PM
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Ok I Will try to mess with it today see if I can do anything and it bothers me a little cause I love lights lol but there not LEDs just the stock regular bulbs
 
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Mine is the same way only it comes and goes sometimes I have lights sometimes i dont but if play with the ***** they will work sometimes
 
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If you can identify which solder joints are at fault, you may be able to reflow them using a soldering iron. Just apply the soldering iron tip to the joint until the existing solder re-melts, closing any cracks.

Be careful not to apply too much heat, and be especially careful if adding any additional solder.
 
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Ok thanks
 



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