Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 22

Thread: Fog lites intermittent

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Bossier City, La
    Age
    85
    Posts
    4,439

    Question Fog lites intermittent

    Any time I select one of the switch/knob positions to activate the fog lamps, they either work or they don't.

    Once on they stay on until commanded off. I've replaced the dash switch, no help.

    Lighting module perhaps? I changed mine a few years ago for wacky headlights.

    Any one else experienced this problem?

    Thanks

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    499
    Quote Originally Posted by Pat View Post
    Any time I select one of the switch/knob positions to activate the fog lamps, they either work or they don't.



    Once on they stay on until commanded off. I've replaced the dash switch, no help.



    Lighting module perhaps? I changed mine a few years ago for wacky headlights.



    Any one else experienced this problem?



    Thanks


    I'm having a similar issue, now they won't turn on at all.

    Checked the fuse and relay and they are both good. My next thing to check is the dash switch, because when I pull the knob to turn the fogs on the light that indicates the fogs are on (on dash switch) don't come on.




    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    Cape Cod, MA
    Posts
    13,676
    Pat, relay 207 in the BJB.
    The Blackbird
    Trilogy #61
    Driveway Queen

    The Spruce Goose
    2004 Grand Marquis LS Limited Edition
    Daily Driver

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Bossier City, La
    Age
    85
    Posts
    4,439
    Bob, what does BJB mean?

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    Cape Cod, MA
    Posts
    13,676
    Battery Junction Box...the one with the fuses and relays right next to the battery.

    Owner's manual calls it the Power Distribution Box...
    The Blackbird
    Trilogy #61
    Driveway Queen

    The Spruce Goose
    2004 Grand Marquis LS Limited Edition
    Daily Driver

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Bossier City, La
    Age
    85
    Posts
    4,439
    Got it, that what's it's called, power distribution box. I thought it was a typo.

    I'll be getting one tomorrow.

    I'm frying chicken now.

    Thanks,

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    Cape Cod, MA
    Posts
    13,676
    Someone from Bo-shay City frying chicken? That is SUCH a stereotype...
    The Blackbird
    Trilogy #61
    Driveway Queen

    The Spruce Goose
    2004 Grand Marquis LS Limited Edition
    Daily Driver

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Location
    Ethel, Washington
    Age
    84
    Posts
    1
    Marauder-fans,

    Ford Co. has a voluntary program to provide and install new lighting relay box that is located above the throttle pedal. It is advertised on the web, but it is advertised for the Grand Marquis and the Crown Victoria, not the Marauder, but the VIN on Marauders have certain numbers that connect it with the Grand Marquis. I've had headlight troubles with both of my silver Marauders; one stock, one Vortech and much nicer with lots of upgrades and improvements.

    So, all you out there with unreliable head lights, call Ford customer service at 866 436 7332 and give them your VIN. The relays in side the black box go bad and usually they have intermittent problems and then they go "belly up" months or a few years later. That is what I've experienced and many other people too. LCM, I think, lighting control module is 200 + so Ford in providing new ones and having them installed. If yours has worked o.k., well, it is a matter of time. So, a "little white lie" that your headlights blink off and on from time to time would't be totally the wrong thing, because 100:1 it will happen soon if it hasn't happened yet.

    My first post. 2 silver '04 MM. One flint and sunroof; one charcoal with Vortech, water/alky injection, stainless brakes, re-finished wheels, new Coopers RS3, post gauges, alloy rear suspension elements. Soon to have stainless headers and audiophile stereo. '70 Torino Type NW, 75 Bronco restored; '03 T-Bird, '06 250 diesel, '37 Ford 2 dr. flatback: my grandfathers car!, '92 E-250 motor home conversion, '89 Taurus SHO .. one of the first. Piper Comanche 250 '64. Semper Fi, Marine RF-4B Phantom II what a great plane. I've owned tons of cars, nothing like the Marauder. Yours, Lance

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    Cape Cod, MA
    Posts
    13,676
    Your info is a day late and a dollar short, but thanks anyway and welcome to the site.
    The Blackbird
    Trilogy #61
    Driveway Queen

    The Spruce Goose
    2004 Grand Marquis LS Limited Edition
    Daily Driver

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Somewhere in the N.C. Triangle
    Age
    68
    Posts
    26,250
    Pat, Definitely check the relay. Swap it with one close by.

    BTW... the foglights only work when the key is in the RUN position.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
    General James Mattis




  11. #11
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Bossier City, La
    Age
    85
    Posts
    4,439
    I will replace it with OEM next payday, 1 Sept.
    These things are not cheap.

    FBM yeah, the car was running. Thanks for the tip.

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Somewhere in the N.C. Triangle
    Age
    68
    Posts
    26,250
    Quote Originally Posted by Pat View Post
    I will replace it with OEM next payday, 1 Sept.
    These things are not cheap.

    FBM yeah, the car was running. Thanks for the tip.
    Pat, PM your address and I'll send you one.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
    General James Mattis




  13. #13
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    APPLE VALLEY,CA
    Age
    59
    Posts
    1,369
    Check the grounds for the lights.
    My left one stopped working cause the ground was bad.
    Fixed it and it works again.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Somewhere in the N.C. Triangle
    Age
    68
    Posts
    26,250
    Quote Originally Posted by BLACKMARAUDER04 View Post
    Check the grounds for the lights.
    My left one stopped working cause the ground was bad.
    Fixed it and it works again.
    I've experienced a number of foglight harnesses that have had a corroded ground wire.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
    Ronald Regan

    "The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
    is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."

    Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters

    “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
    General James Mattis




  15. #15
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Bossier City, La
    Age
    85
    Posts
    4,439

    Smile

    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    Pat, PM your address and I'll send you one.
    PM sent,

    Thanks,

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Methanol Lites Them Up!
    By sailsmen in forum Power Adders
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 02-12-2016, 11:58 PM
  2. Intermittent No Start-Help
    By CHSurvivor in forum Shop Talk
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 08-10-2014, 04:48 AM
  3. Great Xmas lites near Fairfax VA ???
    By Thomas C Potter in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 12-12-2009, 08:23 AM
  4. Help Guage Lites
    By sailsmen in forum Shop Talk
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-14-2006, 01:48 PM
  5. Intermittent stall
    By sleeper in forum Shop Talk
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 03-11-2006, 03:43 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •