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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Just installed the Zenon 6ooo Volt HIDs for my fogs and they dont seem to work. I checked and rechecked all connections which just consisted of installing new 9007 bulbs and inline wire harnesses.

I checked and rechecked all connections. Is there fuse? It doesnt specify in the O/M. Any other input would be appreciated.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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well first of all the fog lights are 9006...second, the fuse for the fogs are in the engine bay driver's side under the plastic panels...third before you check the fuse, swap the original bulb back in one fog light to see if it works..if it works then its not your fuse..
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Eldr1dgE
well first of all the fog lights are 9006...second, the fuse for the fogs are in the engine bay driver's side under the plastic panels...third before you check the fuse, swap the original bulb back in one fog light to see if it works..if it works then its not your fuse..
You're correct the bulb is a 9006 and that was a typo on my part. I checked both fuse pannels on pass. side I will check the one on the drivers side. If that checks out i will replace a bulb. Thanks for the fast responce.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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UPDATE: I reinstalled the old bulb on pass. side and it worked.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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so it might be a faulty kit... just for one side that is...
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by acefalcon2
so it might be a faulty kit... just for one side that is...
What are the odds of both sides being faulty?

The box was marked Automotive 9007 however the individual bulbs were labled 9006. Is the bulb the only differance between a 9007 kit vs 9006 kit or is the ballast differant?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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Or, switch up the polarity. If you got the wires going from pos to pos and neg to neg, flip it so it would be pos to neg. Had to do that on my kit.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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Good suggestion. The connections are only able to connect one way. Should i swap bulbs side to side?

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Originally Posted by BorIS350
Or, switch up the polarity. If you got the wires going from pos to pos and neg to neg, flip it so it would be pos to neg. Had to do that on my kit.
Im willing to bet this is the issue. 99% toyotas and Lexus have this problem.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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^^^^i think that might be the problem also...they should put that in the instructions to flip the connector if it doesn't work the first time...it would save a lot of troubleshooting...
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First off i wanna thank you guys for your help. Big time.

UPDATE: Connections are fool proof. Bulbs switched and still no light.
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Originally Posted by rs/ss
First off i wanna thank you guys for your help. Big time.

UPDATE: Connections are fool proof. Bulbs switched and still no light.
Not the bulb connectors. If you haven't, I meant to flip the connector from the ballast to the cars fog lamp harness.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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if it is the fuse bring it to the dealership. I put mine to stock 2x because the fuse blew. Just put it back to stock. Took me less than 10 mins to take off..
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BorIS350
Not the bulb connectors. If you haven't, I meant to flip the connector from the ballast to the cars fog lamp harness.
For fear of seeming stupid please explain.

Out of the ballast are two wires.

One connects to the exesting harness and its connection is the same as the old bulb.

The other wire actually splits in two with one male end and one female end.

The bulb has two wires one male and one female.

What than do you suggest?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Take some picture so I can help you out. Hard to explain with words.. Got to draw lines and stuff..
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