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The installation of aftermarket fog lights on your 2003 Honda Civic SI is a simple task that you can accomplish in your driveway or garage. Whether youve been involved in a fender-bender that damaged the factory-installed lights or simply want to personalize your coupe, this relatively inexpensive task requires only household tools and less than an hour of your time.

Instructions

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Park your 2003 Honda Civic SI on level ground and engage the parking brake. Always be safe when working on a car and double-check that the car is secure and that it has completely cooled.

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Slide under the front end of the car to the back of the fog-light assembly. Unplug the wiring harness from the light socket. Remove the three mounting bolts on the fog-light assembly. Pull out the assembly.

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Press the new assembly into place and secure it with the three mounting bolts. Be caul not to overtighten the bolts. Plug the wiring harness into the new socket. Repeat this process for the remaining fog light. Test the lights.

The Mini Cooper was an iconic British automobile for much of the second half of the 20th century. Its small size was both economical and fuel efficient, leading it to be compared favorably to its rival, the Volkswagen Beetle. The Mini Cooper became popular in the U.S. around the turn of the 21st century, and it has a devoted set of followers. The 2005 Mini Cooper came standard with fog lights, which periodically will need to have new bulbs installed. This repair is straightforward and easy to do.

Instructions

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Park your Mini Copper someplace flat, level and well lit. Set the parking brake and let the car cool down for 15 to 20 minutes.

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Crawl under the front bumper and look directly behind the fog light lens for the inner fog light assembly. There are only two functioning parts to the assembly, a wiring harness and the bulb in a socket.

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Unplug the harness by squeezing the base of the plug and pulling it out of the socket. Reach in and grasp the bulb. Give it a half turn to the left and pull it free from the socket.

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Insert the new bulb an secure it in the socket. Be caul not to overtwist it during installation. Plug the harness back in.

In general, if your car needs to pass a state inspection, all parts must be in working order. There are some exceptions to that rule. If you are unsure, check your states inspection code.

Broken Lights

In most states requiring a vehicle inspection, including Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania among others, all factory original parts of the car, including fog lights, must be in working order. However, in New York State, a broken fog light will not cause a vehicle to be rejected.

Safety Check

If fog lights are required to be in working order, broken plastic or glass on the fog light will definitely get you a fail, as will improper bulbs. Most inspectors are looking for safety concerns when they check the fog lights. A small crack or sealant issue may cause the glass to cloud, which can change the light, causing a safety issue. Cracks and missing chunks also divert or brighten the light. At the same time, a wrong bulb could create the same effect.

Other Options

If your after-market fog lights are broken, you may remove the lights as they are not required in most jurisdictions. Make sure you do not leave hanging wires or switches.

The fog lights on your 1998 Jeep Wrangler are not merely an aesthetic addition to your vehicle; the lights serve to provide additional visibility in low-light, humid and foggy weather conditions. Your fog light bulb needs to be replaced if it is dim, flickers or has ceased to work completely. You can replace the fog light bulb, and maintain the safety of your Jeep, using a simple Philips screwdriver.

Instructions

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable from the Jeep Wranglers battery.

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Disconnect the electrical plug that connects to the back of the fog light bulb by pinching the release tab and pulling back on the plug.

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Turn the bulb counter-clockwise to remove it from the fog light housing assembly. Remove the bulb carefully to avoid breaking it inside of the fog light.

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Insert the new fog light bulb and gently turn it clockwise until it does not turn anymore. Connect the power plug to the back of the bulb, pushing in until the tab on the connector snaps into place.

5

Reconnect the negative battery terminal cable.

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Turn on the vehicles lights to verify the fog light works.