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Old 11-24-2014 | 07:05 AM
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Ok, I could use some help.

I've got a 2014 Rubicon X that I put JW Speaker Evo 2 headlights in and they work great. I also put in the JW Speaker 6045 fog lights and there is where I'm having a problem. Currently only one is lighting up at a time. Through a process of elimination and through switching harnesses I'm sure it's not the wiring or the lights themselves. I should also note that I'm running a Genesis dual battery setup and I know that caused an issue with my SPOD set up but I can't figure out why only one is lighting at a time.

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Old 11-25-2014 | 08:25 PM
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I've got an '08 with almost an identical set up Genesis Dual Battery, sPOD, EVO-2 JW Speakers and Fogs without an issue. I should not the only difference on my set up is I'm using the OEM switch for the fogs.
Old 11-25-2014 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sm_rubi
I've got an '08 with almost an identical set up Genesis Dual Battery, sPOD, EVO-2 JW Speakers and Fogs without an issue. I should not the only difference on my set up is I'm using the OEM switch for the fogs.
Ditto. Almost the same, running M.O.R.E. dual battery setup, sPOD (1st Gen), JW Evo2 Headlights/Fogs, also using the OEM switch. No issues at all.
Old 12-01-2014 | 08:11 AM
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Yeah, I'm stumped. I can wire them to the sPod but was hoping to use the OEM switch. Maybe it's something with the newer jeeps' can bus?
Old 12-01-2014 | 10:00 AM
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I've got the same setup and my fogs both work reliably on the OEM switch. I'd suspect that CANBUS is interfering, maybe limiting the draw, and in turn triggering a protection circuit in one of the lights.

Did you test both lights separately to make sure they work (just being thorough)?
Old 12-02-2014 | 05:39 AM
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I switched the lights and the harnesses and I'm sure both work. I have also plugged the original lights back in and they then both work.
Old 12-02-2014 | 09:46 AM
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My buddy just went through the same thing the one fog light had wiring flipped in the connector all he had to do was switch the 2 wires problem fixed !
Old 12-02-2014 | 10:51 AM
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Was he using a harness or did he wire directly?
Old 12-02-2014 | 10:53 AM
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Was he using a harness or did he wire direct?
Old 12-02-2014 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Wooglint
Was he using a harness or did he wire direct?
He was using the harness his passengers side worked fine drivers side would not lite swapped same results but other it proved the light was good swapped the two wires weed perfect . Let us know how you make out



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