fog light switch getting really hot..any have the same

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fog light switch getting really hot..any have the same

Post by 2bunik »

I have a gmc crew and the foglight switch is just under the headlight switch. when I drive at night and turn my fog lamps on . within five to ten minutes the switch gets very hot. almost to hot to touch. :twisted: anyones elses crew do this or is it just mine that is trying to flame me.. :poke:
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im not 100% sure but that doesnt sound normal. but with high power lights something has to get hot
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Post by Conman »

Mine does not appear to heat up. I'm running stock fog bulbs. Plus I don't really drive long dist. so what I say probably won't help you.



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I would check to see that the bulb is inserted correctly into the switch from the back.
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