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Old 10-16-2012, 05:18 AM
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Default Parking Lights, License Plate Lights, Brake Lights OUT

Had a License Plate light that was a bit loose and was turning off. So I decided to clean the connections and tighten them up because it was a little loose. Unfortunately my clever self decided to do this in a parking lot at night when it suddenly bothered me that much to do it then...

Well the contacts touched and my brake lights my parking lights, and my License plate lights are all out. I've checked the fuse box under the driver side.
Ive checked fuses in front of battery. All fuses checked fine unless I'm missing something. I don't see an actual label for a fuse location for Parking lights.

I've searched and searched thru Google and thru here. All i get is responses regarding other model cars.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Old 10-16-2012, 05:41 AM
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crossed wires, grab a digital multimeter and have fun looking for that **** lol
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Originally Posted by XenoVibe
crossed wires, grab a digital multimeter and have fun looking for that **** lol
Man that was extremely helpful....
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I have a question?? Did u also notice the lights on your radio went out?
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Originally Posted by tony530
I have a question?? Did u also notice the lights on your radio went out?
That I did not notice, but what I did notice was when I turn on my lights my Navi does not auto dim anymore.

Just went outside, now my headlights worked fine last night. Now..... Only high beams are working. WTF

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Old 10-16-2012, 07:55 AM
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The fuse is in the IPDM box in front of the battery. Total PITA to locate/replace. Did the same thing but with a side marker.
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^Thanks. Is it just a fuse or a relay of some sorts I have to order?
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Took apart cowl, found fuse box, replaced 10 amp fuse all is well in the hood now. LOL

All jokes aside though who's brilliant idea was to put fuse box there? I mean i can see if it were major things like alternator etc.. But for park lights? Someone would actually pay a dealership 100 bucks to change a stupid fuse. LOL
Old 10-19-2012, 02:51 AM
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Dude I habe exactly same problem ....!!!!! Same boat here.. exact same.. we gotta solve this quick ... I can't drive at night.
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Oh it was the fuse ... inside the damn thing
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Which fuse box is it??? Under the battery??
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