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Old May 1, 2013 | 12:00 PM
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Question Firebird Fog light switch bulb

Does the factory fog light switch in the Firebirds light up when the dash is lit up? I am not talking about the "on" orange light, Im talking about the other side of the switch that shows the fog light icon.

I have a 98 Bonneville, and my dad has a 97. The fog light switches are identical minus the trim ring, and neither of those light up either.

So, I am wondering if it is supposed to light up, and where can I get a new bulb for it?

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I only see it lit up when the lights are on. Bulbs are soldered in.
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Originally Posted by Yun Gunz
I only see it lit up when the lights are on. Bulbs are soldered in.
Ok, but do you have a camaro or Firebird? I guess I should have clarified.

And solder can be undone if need be.
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the ONLY bulb I could find on my whole dimmer switch assembly (aside from the orange light that tells you the fogs are on) was the backlight for the headlight switch, I didn't see any others, but I didn't tear it apart looking, I just looked around the outside. FYI 99 Firebird here.
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Originally Posted by Daniel Richards
the ONLY bulb I could find on my whole dimmer switch assembly (aside from the orange light that tells you the fogs are on) was the backlight for the headlight switch, I didn't see any others, but I didn't tear it apart looking, I just looked around the outside. FYI 99 Firebird here.
hmm, interesting. When I wired up the switch, it has the grey wire which needed the dimming input. That tells me it should have a bulb to be on with the headlights regardless if the fogs are on or not. No?
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