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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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

tjrider · 06-08-2012, 10:34 PM

Just do what I did. Cut the fenders into flat fenders and delete the markers completely

mossyoaktj · 06-09-2012, 01:07 AM

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Just do what I did. Cut the fenders into flat fenders and delete the markers completely

thats what i did, im running hood line tube fenders and mounted jk turns into the cj location on the grill.

mossyoaktj · 06-09-2012, 01:08 AM

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thats what i did, im running hood line tube fenders and mounted jk turns into the cj location on the grill.

i think i need to go bigger on tires

tjrider · 06-09-2012, 07:28 PM

I did the same thing, but I wired mine turn only. No more markers.

FluxIndustries · 06-10-2012, 11:22 PM

There is tons of stuff out there to replace them with. The little plugs I have are pretty slick.

If I'm not mistaken they are on a series circuit, requiring both to be working. I know most I have replaced or messed with are a bit finicky.

WrenchMonkey · 06-10-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FluxIndustries

There is tons of stuff out there to replace them with. The little plugs I have are pretty slick.

If I'm not mistaken they are on a series circuit, requiring both to be working. I know most I have replaced or messed with are a bit finicky.

I dunno... That would only give each one six volts. I'm sure they're standard twelve volt bulbs...

Robert

FluxIndustries · 06-10-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

I dunno... That would only give each one six volts. I'm sure they're standard twelve volt bulbs...

Robert

touche

Yep scratch that..

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, 10:34 PM	#7
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	Just do what I did. Cut the fenders into flat fenders and delete the markers completely __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

06-09-2012, 07:28 PM	#10
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	I did the same thing, but I wired mine turn only. No more markers. __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

06-10-2012, 11:22 PM	#11
FluxIndustries Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 76	There is tons of stuff out there to replace them with. The little plugs I have are pretty slick. If I'm not mistaken they are on a series circuit, requiring both to be working. I know most I have replaced or messed with are a bit finicky. Last edited by FluxIndustries; 11-01-2012 at 09:20 PM.

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.