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One of my fogs are brighter than the other!

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Old 08-30-12, 05:27 AM
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Default One of my fogs are brighter than the other!

Just noticed that one of my fogs are brighter than the other?

Doesn't seem to be wonky or anything just brighter....both are the same bulb....

Anyway of fixing this?



Old 08-30-12, 05:39 AM
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it could be the way the HID bulb is positioned. that reflector is not made for HID bulbs anyway so the light will be funny no matter which way you turn the bulb and reflect differently
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Maybe theres an issue with the ballast? How long have you had your HID kit?
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Try to adjust the fog a little like aim it down some to get it even with the other fog
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how about checking the wattage on the ballast? seems as if the brighter one is 55w instead of 35. Thats your best bet.
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Sorry, i dont have HIDs. Not even low beams =( i have a poor is250 =(

I'lll check this arvo and see if the bulbs are positioned properly. I was lookin at another thread but there doesn't seem to be a way of adjusting this at all =(
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Originally Posted by skullkandy
Sorry, i dont have HIDs. Not even low beams =( i have a poor is250 =(

I'lll check this arvo and see if the bulbs are positioned properly. I was lookin at another thread but there doesn't seem to be a way of adjusting this at all =(
It looks like you have HIDs in your picture lol.

Maybe one of your fog bulbs is dying? Buying a new set should not be that expensive.
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Guess so, it was only 15 bucks if i remembered correctly lol.

But with the stock fog light bulbs one side was also brighter than the other aswell ><
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Originally Posted by skullkandy
Guess so, it was only 15 bucks if i remembered correctly lol.

But with the stock fog light bulbs one side was also brighter than the other aswell ><
If your stock halogen fog one brighter than the other, that for sure that side need to adjust lower
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