Running Lights Power Source... HELP
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Do you have a test light? Just find the running light wire out of the back of the dash switch...
There is also another running light tap on the passanger side behind the kick plate. Its for the cab lights but works dandy for the mirror on that side.
There is also another running light tap on the passanger side behind the kick plate. Its for the cab lights but works dandy for the mirror on that side.
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I got the voltmeter out and the wire was putting out 11.8v with the switch on.
So it's either a problem with the wiring, or the mirrors themselves. When I get some time I will frig with it some more. It's just frustrating.
Just wanted to add, thanks to all who tried to help, it's appreciated. I HATE electrical.
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I determined the wire I was using was fine. (I thought it was the wrong one.)
I got the voltmeter out and the wire was putting out 11.8v with the switch on.
So it's either a problem with the wiring, or the mirrors themselves. When I get some time I will frig with it some more. It's just frustrating.
Just wanted to add, thanks to all who tried to help, it's appreciated. I HATE electrical.
I got the voltmeter out and the wire was putting out 11.8v with the switch on.
So it's either a problem with the wiring, or the mirrors themselves. When I get some time I will frig with it some more. It's just frustrating.
Just wanted to add, thanks to all who tried to help, it's appreciated. I HATE electrical.
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Yeah, well, good for you I guess. I wanted heated mirrors with the blinker/running lights.[/QUOTE]
I bought my first set from discount auto mirror. I went OEM the second time but bought them used off a fellow FTEr. I wasn't trying to be snobby.
I bought my first set from discount auto mirror. I went OEM the second time but bought them used off a fellow FTEr. I wasn't trying to be snobby.
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And if there are bulbs, can you connect a multimeter to the bulb socket to verify whether the 12V is getting to the bulb socket when you turn your lights on?
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