gc8-r Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 car has mot tommorow but no rear fog got a lamp and switch..... (1) does the dash light have to come on when fogs on (2) how can i just wire this lamp up to work (3) is there wiring in car already to wire it off of cheers chris
Big 'D' Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 gc8-r said: car has mot tommorow but no rear fog got a lamp and switch..... (1) does the dash light have to come on when fogs on (2) how can i just wire this lamp up to work (3) is there wiring in car already to wire it off of cheers chris Why can you live a little closer mate I am quite good with electrics lol, I could probably find the fault It would have been added as an extra after the car was imported so it is probably a poor/broken connection if it is not the bulb. Cheers Iain
gc8-r Posted February 22, 2009 Author Posted February 22, 2009 it never had one fitted to it when i got it.... ive looked at rear lights and under all carpets but no wiring there so went and got a fog and switch from place i used to work the mechanic is a frendly one so i,ll just fit light and pray
Big 'D' Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 gc8-r said: it never had one fitted to it when i got it.... ive looked at rear lights and under all carpets but no wiring there so went and got a fog and switch from place i used to work the mechanic is a frendly one so i,ll just fit light and pray Ah I see, all you need then is a power source at the front of the car, dash area (mount a fuse as close to the power source as possible, I am not sure off the top of my head what the rating is) run a wire to the switch from the power source then from the switch tho the +ive terminal on your light then all you need is an earth from your light to the body of the car Cheers Iain
gc8-r Posted February 22, 2009 Author Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) does it need a fog for mot cheers chris Edited February 22, 2009 by gc8-r
steven61184 Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 gc8-r said: does it need a fog for mot cheers chris Hi Chris, it does need a rear fog for the mot, it is supposed to be fitted on the o/s nearest the centre of the road, i have fitted sti lamps to my uk spec car and that didnt have any, i have converted one of my reverse lamps into a fog lamp with a multi led bright bulb. so you dont have a big square thing hanging underneath!! i can point you in the right direction if your wiring is the same, mine has 2 different plugs in the boot, one for uk spec and one for jap spec lamps. on the uk lamp plug there is a blue wire with yellow chaser and silver stripes, this is the one that was linked to the switch, however if yours is a jap import then you prob dont have a switch so as iain says take a positive from either the battery or fuse box, you will need an inline fuse fitted before the switch, then a live from switch to lamp and earth to ground. steve
Big 'D' Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 You have done the same as me Steve with the stealth fog in the reverse light Cheers Iain
whisperuk Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 Big said: You have done the same as me Steve with the stealth fog in the reverse light Cheers Iain Im in same situ, 2 reverse lights and no fog light though I do have time to get one fitted. The wiring inside is all a$$ about face so am sure it has the original fog light cable in there. Just the guy wired 2 reverse lights instead grr Andy GL with MOT Chris
gc8-r Posted February 22, 2009 Author Posted February 22, 2009 cheers for info guys i'll see how it goes................. and will let you know out come its 1 o'clock tommorow so will post after that.. and then see the damage.... oh well..... cheers again
zebedee Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 Quote Hi Chris, it does need a rear fog for the mot, it is supposed to be fitted on the o/s nearest the centre of the road, i have fitted sti lamps to my uk spec car and that didnt have any, i have converted one of my reverse lamps into a fog lamp with a multi led bright bulb. so you dont have a big square thing hanging underneath!! i can point you in the right direction if your wiring is the same, mine has 2 different plugs in the boot, one for uk spec and one for jap spec lamps. on the uk lamp plug there is a blue wire with yellow chaser and silver stripes, this is the one that was linked to the switch, however if yours is a jap import then you prob dont have a switch so as iain says take a positive from either the battery or fuse box, you will need an inline fuse fitted before the switch, then a live from switch to lamp and earth to ground.steve Thats how I have mine done also, seems a very common mod so we dont have to have the ugly hangy downy lighty thing
gc8-r Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) fog light on, fog light off, no need for that ugly thing no more.............................. as i,ve got a fresh bit of paper.... two advisorys.... trackrod,and steering rack joint......so i,ll do both sides... job done!!!!! even passed the 02 test and no cheating... with stainless manifold,up-pipe,and no cats so cars getting a wash and clean for being a good girl....... Edited February 23, 2009 by gc8-r
Big 'D' Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 gc8-r said: fog light on, fog light off, no need for that ugly thing no more..............................as i,ve got a fresh bit of paper.... two advisorys.... trackrod,and steering rack joint......so i,ll do both sides... :) job done!!!!! even passed the 02 test and no cheating... with stainless manifold,up-pipe,and no cats so cars getting a wash and clean for being a good girl....... Great news there mate Cheers Iain
gc8-r Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 wasnt my normal tester so was worried. but he even said car was a good one... cheers ian, didnt think she would make it. after the tutting and sying going on cheers chris
whisperuk Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 gc8-r said: wasnt my normal tester so was worried.but he even said car was a good one... cheers ian, didnt think she would make it. after the tutting and sying going on cheers chris Chris, now you dont need your rear for fancy renting and fitting it to my car? My MOT is in April (9th) and I really need one fitted next few weeks. I havnt got a clue myself how do fit one Andy
gc8-r Posted March 1, 2009 Author Posted March 1, 2009 WhisperUk said: Chris, now you dont need your rear for fancy renting and fitting it to my car? My MOT is in April (9th) and I really need one fitted next few weeks. I havnt got a clue myself how do fit one Andy no worrys can do i've still got all the wire and switch.... will next weekend do i'll pop them over then fit it....... now i know how it goes will only take 10 mins cheers chris
whisperuk Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 gc8-r said: no worrys can do i've still got all the wire and switch....will next weekend do i'll pop them over then fit it....... now i know how it goes will only take 10 mins cheers chris Ok mate I am away this weekend so Ill PM you after this weekend is over, I have swtich installed already and the wiring should be there from previous lights. SO may be a little different though as long as the wiring is accesible shouldnt be a problem Thanks alot matey Andy
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