B4 corner marker project

ToddA1

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Aug 3, 2011
Location
NJ 08002
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'96 B4V, '97 B4 (sold), '97 Jetta (scrapped)
Removed and replaced everything fog light related. The 3 position switch was difficult to find.








Only hang up was the side marker sockets were different than what I had. After technically losing the sockets, I located spares. Soldered and shrink tubed them.

I investigated why the p/s corner marker felt so tight going in. I felt like the tab was going to break, and once in, it didn't feel secure. Taped off some areas, made witness marks and took some measurements. Turns out the p/s opening was short by about .125".

Opened it up, filed it smooth and sprayed some paint. The corner light now snaps in, as it should.






This is the 2nd light I lost because if this. I cut a length of Romex and inserted it through the retaining tab U, on both sides. It acts like a lock, so it can't fall out again. Fool me 3 times, shame on you...

-Todd
 
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