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avow
08-17-2007, 10:08 AM
So one of my fog lights was burnt out and the previous owner supplied me with the bulbs to replace both (so that they would obviously match). Now here comes the weird part, once installed (all done properly) one looks way darker then the other one even though both have new matching bulbs in them. So I took it to a shop and they said that the reflectors on the one was more rusted out then the other one there for not sending as much light. :S Is that even possible? Any ideas?
Ghettobaby
08-17-2007, 10:39 AM
No that is not possible, because our reflectors are plastic with a chrome like finish. Do you have the jdm yellow fogs? Does one appear darker or does one appear more yellow than the other? Is it the passenger side that is dimmer?
avow
08-17-2007, 11:10 AM
see thats what i thought. yes they are the jdm yellow lights. the passenger side fog is the one that seems to be alot darker while the driver side (rhd) is brighter and clearer it seems.
Ghettobaby
08-17-2007, 01:32 PM
That is just the way the yellow capsules are designed. Mine are the same way although alot less noticeable since I have hids in them.
avow
08-17-2007, 01:36 PM
are you sure? like if i could take some pictures to show you i would, but its kind of hard to take pictures of light differences. like they are pretty drastically different. maybe next time I see you you can tell me what you think.
Ghettobaby
08-17-2007, 04:59 PM
Yeah sure, I won't be back in town until the day of the cool cars cruise.
sh0ko
08-18-2007, 02:51 PM
thats f*ing weird .. never had that problem...trying doing the h3c to h3 conversion.. i noticed i had that problem till i switched to h3 bulbs.. dont ask how it helped .. just did
Sharpie
08-18-2007, 03:38 PM
did you try switchingn the bulbs?
T-rus
08-18-2007, 04:08 PM
Check the grounds for each fog lamp.
sh0ko
08-19-2007, 01:24 AM
^no grounds
T-rus
08-19-2007, 01:36 AM
There should be a ground somewhere. All electrical devices on a car ground at some point. either a straight ground or a ground side switch. Try and find a wiring diagram for the foglights.
sh0ko
08-19-2007, 01:39 AM
^^^ im pretty sure thats not the problem tho.. cuz ive had problems with the grounds on the fog lights and fuses just blow
avow
08-19-2007, 11:31 AM
thanks gys for all the advice. i got out of my car yesterday and noticed the one that was darker is compleatly out now :S. time to open it up and see if it is blown, or not seated or what. :S