Water in Fog lights...

[99MercMount]

Hey yall, so back when my sister was driving my truck, tropical storm Fey ran through. She was living in Melbourne, and was driving it in water up above the door line. At the time she couldn't see any repercussions, but now, a less than a year since then, I find that one of my fog lights has a ton of water in it and has rust colored color on the inside to the point were I cant even see the inside of the bottom of the light. I haven't tested them to see if they work yet, but I'm kinda doubting it, if they are working still, how should I go about fixing it, should I try to clean it, or should I just try to get a replacement? Do tell if you have gone through this or if it is already on here ty! Pics to come...

 

[kyleq805]

replace the lights try for a hella driving light FF500 or FF700 they both work good for fog just aim them low they should be 70 to 90 bucks at wallmart or parts stores

 

[NYMount21]

if you want stock replacements just check eBay, but yes either way rip em out for something else.

if you check around the site you'll find some cool idea for replacements if u wanna go aftermarket.....good luck

 

[Bill Kemp]

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/_Car-Tr...me=1&_rkw=Mercury+Mountaineer+1999+fog+lights
I would probably replace both lamps and use the 50 watt bulbs(885). All can be done for less than $100.
To get better lighting with aftermarket lights will cost more.

I would not use driving lights in the place of fog lights. Two different beam patterns. If driving lights are aimed low enough not to get flashed they are lighting up less area than fog lights.

 

[CDW6212R]

Eric here has two pairs for sale, I'd do those.

All stock vehicles with "fog" lights have driving light beams in them. No OEM cars come with fog lights, that's a big myth. Fog lights do not project up at all, nor do the beams go more than a very short distance. Fog lights are extremely short and wide beam lights, which would never bother oncoming drivers or the people that you are following(rear view mirror).

I'd love to find quality real fog lights. I don't know if it's possible, with so many non fog lights advertised as real fog lights. Good luck,

 

[99MercMount]

Im gunna go try in the dark and see, I think its shorted it out, and in that case, what would I have to do with the wiring?

 

[CDW6212R]

There is a fog light relay in the relay box under the air cleaner. I'm not sure which fuse powers that, it will say in the owner's manual.

All of these trucks have a fog light connection right at the bottom edge of the radiator support, both sides. Save the wiring from the stock lights if you buy aftermarket, then you can have the lights plug in like stock.

 

[Bill Kemp]

Eric here has two pairs for sale, I'd do those.

All stock vehicles with "fog" lights have driving light beams in them. No OEM cars come with fog lights, that's a big myth.

I dont know what you are saying. The fog lights that were OEM on the Mtneer are wide, low cut off type light beams, They are "fog" lights.

Whats with the "myth" ???

 

[CDW6212R]

See, you think that they are low and wide. I also have a 98 Mountaineer, and have met them and thousands of "fog" lights on other cars. Those lights(yours and mine) and all of the others do shine up into the eyes of oncoming drivers. That's where we disagree, you like that or don't mind it. I don't like that extra light shining in my eyes, I do have sensitive eyes while some people don't.

Sorry Bill, let's just agree to disagree and drop it. Regards,

 

[Bill Kemp]

Now I understand what your saying. I'm sorta slow....
Ya, many/most fog lights are aimed improperly because people think they should light up the road like their headlights. Many are too high and therefore too bright to oncomming drivers. Ford F-150s seem to be really bad. Any lifted truck is usually too bright unless the lights have been reaimed.
Aiming the lights correctly is the key factor.
However I will certainly "agree to disagree" and respect your right and your eyes right to be bothered by too bright oncomming lights.
Note: Too bright lights bug the **** out of me also......

 

[NYMount21]

Also, watch yourself when just replacing bulbs. I went through many-a-wire due to simply replacing fog light bulbs w/ those "xenon" products. I was finally told by a parts manager at a dealership that many of those bulbs just melt the terminals on ur fog light wires......i've found it to be true on my truck and a friend's 97xlt

But you seem to be going the path of full replacement so thats just a quick side note....

....ok lets be honest that was useless but i already wrote it haha