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AMX2020
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I'd like to check out the side marker bulb but I'm not sure how to get at it. Would I pull out the wires from the back or do I need to remove the 2 screws that attach the light to the fender?
I received the Ron Francis wiring diagram today so have a better idea as to what is connected to what but at this point still no parking or side marker lights (except when the headlights are on). I can see the appropriate wires are running to the parking lights and the side marker lights. Not sure at this point if they are attached to the correct terminal on the light switch. I've been hoping that I will not have to remove the switch but I probably will have to. The switch itself is actually supplied by Ron Francis. I'm assuming the led lights being used as parking bulbs are not causing any issues. Thanks.
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Heavy 488
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68, 69 AMX doesn't have replaceable bulbs in the front markers. If it blows out, just go to the dealer and pick up another lamp |
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AMX2020
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OK, thanks for the info!
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george w
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I you want to test the bulb in the side marker I'd suggest simply unplug the connector from the back and use a ohm meter to check for continuity or a pair of clip leads and a 9 volt battery to verify the bulb is good. These are one piece and they simply snap in the chrome frames from the front side. If you try to pop them out from the rear you're likely to snap off the ends of the amber lens when doing so as they become brittle with age.
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AMX2020
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Got the parking lights working finally. Removed the dash overlay and the tach which gave me access to the taillight and parking light wires. I spliced the parking lights into the taillight circuit so now the parking lights are on with the headlight switch in either position which works for me.
Only the side indicator light not working properly. There is a light but very dim. The other one is fine.
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george w
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By side indicator do you mean the amber marker light on the front fender ?
If so, make sure the plug in connector contacts on the back side are clean. You should have battery voltage (12 volts) going to it when the lights are on. I suppose you could simply have a marker with a blackened bulb. |
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AMX2020
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Hi, yes, the amber marker light on the side of the fender.I noticed it flickering in the past, now it just faintly glows.
I will check on the things you mentioned.
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I pulled the connector out from the back. There is a tiny led bulb in there. I pushed and turned on the bulb and suddenly it was super bright. Then I reinstalled. Looks good now but might just loosen off on the first bump. Thanks for your help.
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