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Old Mar 20, 2020 | 08:58 PM
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LED headlight/fog light issue

I replaced the headlights and fog lights with LED bulbs, issue is, now when i turn on the fog lights they turn on, but they also turn the high beams on as well. I was thinking it might require some resistors on the fog lights themselves? any help would be greatly appreciated!!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2020 | 09:20 PM
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If you do a search there are several threads about this and a couple recent ones. I will try to find them and email a link since thus forum will not allow me to paste links.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2020 | 06:36 AM
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You can start here..


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19091063
 
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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 06:06 AM
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In that link it is stated below. I don’t understand this. I have Beamtechs and when I pull my headlight switch out the fog lights come on but only the passenger side high beam comes on automatically. Is the quote below stating he cut the light green with black tracer wire and spliced it to the fog lights? What is he referring to, it’s a little confusing.

I am pleased to say that my vehicle DID have the light green with black tracer wire in socket 13 on connector C270A within the CJB.
I performed the mod with the exception being that I cut the wire and used blade connectors to secure the wires; it allows the length to be kept as well. I also put a blade connector onto the wire from the harness which is tied back just in case the original feed is needed.”


 
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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 09:01 AM
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I cant imagine that happening. I have the Beatechs and never had one issue this them. I have both the headlamps and fogs and both work perfect! I am sorry that some of you have problems,
 
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Old Mar 22, 2020 | 09:03 AM
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I cant imagine that happening. I have the Beatechs and never had one issue this them. I have both the headlamps and fogs and both work perfect! I am sorry that some of you have problems,
Only the passenger side high beam comes on with fog lights. It’s odd.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 06:28 PM
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SD, I just received the Beam Tech's and not happy at all with them, having the same issue you are.

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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 06:32 PM
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SD, I just received the Beam Tech's and not happy at all with them, having the same issue you are.

Mike
It’s not the lights, it’s the electrical system. I love the lights.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SmackDaddy
Only the passenger side high beam comes on with fog lights. It’s odd.

You ordered the ones I sent a link to on Amazon right? Mine work just as they should: high, low, and fogs... Sure wish I knew the cause of your issue?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 06:57 PM
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You ordered the ones I sent a link to on Amazon right? Mine work just as they should: high, low, and fogs... Sure wish I knew the cause of your issue?
Yessir, same ones. My fog lights are actually two 12” spot/flood LED bars so I’m not using them much on the highway but it’s still irritating. I like my things to operate properly!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SmackDaddy
Yessir, same ones. My fog lights are actually two 12” spot/flood LED bars so I’m not using them much on the highway but it’s still irritating. I like my things to operate properly!

have you fixed it or found the problem yet? Not sure where your located. Wish I could help you out!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 09:05 AM
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I have been working every day since last Tuesday, no time right now either, preparing the ranch for the economy to take a dump this week. No need for a truck when there’s a fuel shortage coming.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 09:09 AM
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I’m thinking it’s something with the wiring system not recognizing the reduced power draw.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 12:54 PM
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I have been working every day since last Tuesday, no time right now either, preparing the ranch for the economy to take a dump this week. No need for a truck when there’s a fuel shortage coming.

Fuel shortage? There is one coming? I didnt hear anything about it... that will suck!!
 
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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 12:56 PM
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Fuel shortage? There is one coming? I didnt hear anything about it... that will suck!!
Lots of things up in the air at the moment, only time will tell.
 
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