2009 Front Parking Lights not working

[unforgiven]

We hit a deer with our CX-9 and had to have about $9000 in damage repaired to the front. It has been repaired and looks great but I just noticed now that the front parking (side marker) lights are not working. I noticed when I remote started it that they were not working. I also turn on the parking lights and only the back ones come on. I have checked both fuse boxes but I did not see a fuse for park lights or anything close. All other lights works fine. I removed the side amber bulbs on both sides and they are not blown.

I can take it back to the dealership and they will take care of it but was hoping it might be something simple to avoid the inconvenience. Any ideas?

 

[table5511]

When I bought mine (used) I was concerned as I had the same issue, and could not see any break in the filament in either parking bulb. I got some new ones at Walmart and they worked fine as soon as I put new ones in. They are pretty cheap, about 3 bucks for a 2 pack, or you can get led's on ebay, or use amber or yellow or clear from any auto parts store / walmart. Likely you just need to put new bulbs in (5 watts or so give or take, they will work with a variety of low wattage bulbs that fit it there).

 

[unforgiven]

That's a thought. I'll pick up a pair on the way home tomorrow. Easy and cheap test. Thanks!

 

[table5511]

The one on the passenger side is a little more difficult. Easiest way is to remove the bolts for the overflow resevoir to move it to the side...it is doable without doing that, but your hand comes back out looking like a chewed up piece of meat.

 

[unforgiven]

Well no luck with the bulb. I tried the one on the driver side.

 

[table5511]

oh, also it has been said that they are polarity sensitive, so if the bulb is inserted the wrong way, then try flipping it the other way.

 

[unforgiven]

I didn't use an actual bulb, but a light tester that has the light in the handle. I switched the + and - with the center probe and the outer part.

 

[table5511]

this is just craziness.

 

[unforgiven]

Not sure why the back side markers would work and not the front. No fuses that indicate they are on a circuit by themselves. All I can figure is when they put it back together after the deer strike, they must have missed something that may have been messed up. Doesn't look like rocket science though. They going into a wiring harness so not much to miss. I think I'll grab a bag a bulbs just to be sure as nothing else makes sense.

 

[table5511]

just call the ins. company tell them the body shop messed up the lighting and you need to drop the car back at the shop. (they should give you a rental if you have rental coverage) shop needs to take care of it at no expense to you.

 

[unforgiven]

No problem with the shop taking care of it. I was just trying to find a simple fix to avoid the hassle of having to drop it off. I'll just have them look at it when I take it in for the next service. Thanks for help.