tj marker light question

mossyoaktj · 06-08-2012, 01:31 AM

so heres the problem im having. the running lights on the front of the tj arent working but the turns do. the rear running lights and turn work fine its just both of the front. tested the wirering and its all good for both running lights and marker lights, could it just be both front plugs need replaced.any ideas.

WrenchMonkey · 06-08-2012, 02:47 AM

Bulbs?

mossyoaktj · 06-08-2012, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

Bulbs?

put new bulbs in when i did the tj conversion, the problem was there before the conversion and yes they are dual filament bulbs.

FluxIndustries · 06-08-2012, 08:50 AM

I have had to replace the sockets on a few TJ's. It's wouldn't surprise me if the sockets are bad. They tend to hold a lot of crud.

mossyoaktj · 06-08-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FluxIndustries

I have had to replace the sockets on a few TJ's. It's wouldn't surprise me if the sockets are bad. They tend to hold a lot of crud.

i noticed that when i had the bulbs out. i just didnt see both front sockets going bad at once. or atleast notice it at once. any idea where the best place to order a set from.

WrenchMonkey · 06-08-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mossyoaktj

i noticed that when i had the bulbs out. i just didnt see both front sockets going bad at once. or atleast notice it at once. any idea where the best place to order a set from.

If they're anything like the XJ (and it sounds like they are: junk) you can get a suitable replacement (also junk, unfortunately) in the HELP section anywhere...

Robert

06-08-2012, 01:31 AM	#1
mossyoaktj Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: moscow,ohio Posts: 245	tj marker light question so heres the problem im having. the running lights on the front of the tj arent working but the turns do. the rear running lights and turn work fine its just both of the front. tested the wirering and its all good for both running lights and marker lights, could it just be both front plugs need replaced.any ideas. __________________ UNITED STATES MARINE 99 TJ, locked, long armed, creepy's

06-08-2012, 02:47 AM	#2
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Bulbs? __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

06-08-2012, 08:50 AM	#4
FluxIndustries Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 76	I have had to replace the sockets on a few TJ's. It's wouldn't surprise me if the sockets are bad. They tend to hold a lot of crud.