Thanks Gus, I'll try that. So if it reads under 10 and it checks out,
what then? On the other hand, if it doesnt, do I have to route the wire
and lood for a problem there, an open spot. Ok, ok, looks there is much
more to do. The only way to learn, is to do. Thanks.
Xander
Gus wrote:
>
> Use your volt ohm meter to check if the ground is working. Change it to
> measure ohms around 200 ohms or the lowest setting for your meter. Connect
> one wire to a good ground on your truck. Connect the other to the ground
> terminal off of your plug for the light. Read what your meter says. It
> should have a very low reading. As in 0 to 10 ohms. Anything more might
> suggest that the ground wire is faulty.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "AlexReed" <alexreed@charter.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 6:46 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Foglights que.
>
> >
> > I tested the socket, putting the clip to the frame and the pointer to a
> > prong inside the socket. The test light does light up. So I know Im
> > getting power. I guess I need to test the black wire than, if nothing
> > lights up than that would mean the there is a short in that wire, right.
> > Im a novice at this, I appreciate your guys' help. Later.
> >
> > Xander
> >
> > SEMIHEMI01@aol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Alex,
> > > The black wire coming from the bulb socket is the ground wire. Test
> the
> > > bulb socket to make sure you have voltage at the socket. You could have
> a bad
> > > fog lite switch. They are known to go bad once in a while. Bill
> > >
> > > SEMIHEMI01@AOL.COM> KB SuperCharged, 4.7L, 2001, QC,
> > > <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/semihemi01">the "DAK",</A> <A
> > > HREF="http://www.southernmopar.org/index.shtml">SouthernMopar</A>
> >
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