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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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I just bought an 04' R/T 3.0L 5 speed with 36,000 miles. I really like the car but the fog lights don't work. The button lights up on the dash when pushed but they don't come on. I checked the fuse in the engine compartment and it looked fine. I found a relay but don't want to replace it if that's not the problem since they are $40.00.

I also learned this morning in the freezing drizzle that the rear defrosters don't work. Does this car have common Relay issues or am I missing something??
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Did you try swapping relays?. After all they are interchangeable. Did you verify that you have power at the lights? After all there are possibilites that both bulbs are bad. Did you check the ground circuit of the bulbs? After all you could have a grounding issue.

"Does this car have common Relay issues or am I missing something??" Yes, you are missing something.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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Welcome to DF
Did you ck the fuses with either a DVOM or a 12 volt test lite?
 
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