DIY:REAR Fog Light install with New harness for US spec 370Z + Radar hardwire w/pics

fisherg · 05-21-2010, 05:23 PM

Has anyone located a source for the steering column stalk switch assembly (left hand drive) with the fog light switch present? I have found the right hand drive stalk (courtesyparts.com) but not the left hand version.

ummie4 · 05-22-2010, 03:32 PM

Here is a picture of the largest harness in the back of a bose audio unit (top drivers side connector). I took it right from the service manual. My question is which wire do I tap into to get power to the fog light?

My first instinct is the #19 large yellow wire
then I thought about #7 blue wire

can anyone confirm which one to use?

ummie4 · 05-22-2010, 08:01 PM

No need to answer the previous post. Just got my light working.

There is no need to remove the radio. Next to the shifter where the original poster recommended attaching the ground wire, there are a few wires wrapped in electrical tape. They run right along the inside of the center console piece on the DRIVER'S side. Push the clips back through the hole to free up the wires. Peel back the electrical tape and splice your power wire of the wiring harness into the YELLOW wire.

These wires run to the center console power outlet. Some previous posters were using this to power the light. Just wanted to share so that people don't pull off there center console because it is not needed.

LunaZ · 05-22-2010, 08:29 PM

I tapped into the tail lights. I was running wires back there anyway...

red6spd · 07-08-2010, 11:51 PM

AK did you use the red clip thing the relay came with to tap into the power source???

AK370Z · 07-20-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd

AK did you use the red clip thing the relay came with to tap into the power source???

yes, just connected red wire with the red accessory power.

BTW, there's one on sale right now at great price. check it out:

Rear Fog light ON & OFF SWITCH ( BRAND NEW )

red6spd · 07-20-2010, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

yes, just connected red wire with the red accessory power.

BTW, there's one on sale right now at great price. check it out:

Rear Fog light ON & OFF SWITCH ( BRAND NEW )

LOL thanks, Its been installed for about 2 weeks now.

Mr_Z · 07-21-2010, 09:37 AM

Hi I have to bring this up again because I am still looking!! Has anybody managed to get the factory-"orange" lighted switch alone??

Where can I purchase just the switch?? (I don't need the harness)

Thanks!

red6spd · 07-21-2010, 10:43 AM

I'm guessing Nissan. It came wrapped by its self in one of those Nissan bags. Sorry I dont have the Part# that was on the bag.

TreeSemdyZee · 08-07-2010, 11:38 PM

Woohoo! Installed mine today. Can't wait for crappy weather to use it.

Has anybody swapped out the stock bulb for LED? I don't know if it would be too obnoxious. The stock is extremely bright, didn't know if the LED was overkill or not.

CBRich · 08-08-2010, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Woohoo! Installed mine today. Can't wait for crappy weather to use it.

Has anybody swapped out the stock bulb for LED? I don't know if it would be too obnoxious. The stock is extremely bright, didn't know if the LED was overkill or not.

If you do go LED you need to ensure you don't get one with the leds facing out of the top of the bulb like most. The LEDS would need to be directed out the side.

AK370Z · 08-08-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Woohoo! Installed mine today. Can't wait for crappy weather to use it.

Has anybody swapped out the stock bulb for LED? I don't know if it would be too obnoxious. The stock is extremely bright, didn't know if the LED was overkill or not.

Hey man, congrats! I used it tonight

. It's a great safety (and aesthetic) add on for the 370Z in my honest opinion.

ARFCOM · 09-04-2010, 09:22 PM

Help me understand something please.

I'm confused, on 370Z's that come with the rear fog light, is the switch on the steering column or in the console?

red6spd · 09-04-2010, 10:07 PM

I use mine all the time. My friends call it my Caboose light.

Titan1080 · 09-08-2010, 11:52 PM

Has anyone had any issues with the light not working when tapping the yellow line? I installed mine and it was working fine until one night when I flicked it on and heard a slight and short buzz from under the console where the relay is secured. The light in the switch went out and the rear fog isn't coming on. When the car has been off for a few minutes, something resets and the light in the switch comes back on when I turn the car on. I've checked the bulb so that's fine. Is there a method or diagram that I could follow with some Radio Shack parts that would replace the relay? I want to keep using the switch and harness (since it was $150 when I got it!!) but I don't want to shell out over $30 to the dealer for a replacement relay that could end up doing the same thing....Any thoughts/ideas appreciated!

05-21-2010, 05:23 PM	#76 (permalink)
fisherg Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 90 Drives: 10 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 20	Has anyone located a source for the steering column stalk switch assembly (left hand drive) with the fog light switch present? I have found the right hand drive stalk (courtesyparts.com) but not the left hand version. __________________ THE OPEN ROAD IS WAITING.....Solid Red Touring 370ZR w/Navi

05-22-2010, 08:29 PM	#79 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I tapped into the tail lights. I was running wires back there anyway... __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

07-08-2010, 11:51 PM	#80 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	AK did you use the red clip thing the relay came with to tap into the power source??? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

07-21-2010, 09:37 AM	#83 (permalink)
Mr_Z Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 67 Drives: 2009 370Z PG-M6 Rep Power: 16	Factory Switch alone?? Hi I have to bring this up again because I am still looking!! Has anybody managed to get the factory-"orange" lighted switch alone?? Where can I purchase just the switch?? (I don't need the harness) Thanks! __________________ 2005 350Z 35th - SilverStone 2009 370Z Touring/Sport - Platinum Grey

07-21-2010, 10:43 AM	#84 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	I'm guessing Nissan. It came wrapped by its self in one of those Nissan bags. Sorry I dont have the Part# that was on the bag. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

05-22-2010, 03:32 PM	#77 (permalink)
ummie4 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 39 Drives: 09 Fairlady Touring Rep Power: 15	Here is a picture of the largest harness in the back of a bose audio unit (top drivers side connector). I took it right from the service manual. My question is which wire do I tap into to get power to the fog light? My first instinct is the #19 large yellow wire then I thought about #7 blue wire can anyone confirm which one to use?

05-22-2010, 08:01 PM	#78 (permalink)
ummie4 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 39 Drives: 09 Fairlady Touring Rep Power: 15	No need to answer the previous post. Just got my light working. There is no need to remove the radio. Next to the shifter where the original poster recommended attaching the ground wire, there are a few wires wrapped in electrical tape. They run right along the inside of the center console piece on the DRIVER'S side. Push the clips back through the hole to free up the wires. Peel back the electrical tape and splice your power wire of the wiring harness into the YELLOW wire. These wires run to the center console power outlet. Some previous posters were using this to power the light. Just wanted to share so that people don't pull off there center console because it is not needed.

08-07-2010, 11:38 PM	#85 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Woohoo! Installed mine today. Can't wait for crappy weather to use it. Has anybody swapped out the stock bulb for LED? I don't know if it would be too obnoxious. The stock is extremely bright, didn't know if the LED was overkill or not.

09-04-2010, 09:22 PM	#88 (permalink)
ARFCOM Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 75 Drives: 2010 370Z Red 6 spd Rep Power: 15	Help me understand something please. I'm confused, on 370Z's that come with the rear fog light, is the switch on the steering column or in the console?

09-04-2010, 10:07 PM	#89 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	I use mine all the time. My friends call it my Caboose light. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

09-08-2010, 11:52 PM	#90 (permalink)
Titan1080 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mill Creek, Wa Posts: 495 Drives: 04 Nissan Titan 4x4 Rep Power: 372	Has anyone had any issues with the light not working when tapping the yellow line? I installed mine and it was working fine until one night when I flicked it on and heard a slight and short buzz from under the console where the relay is secured. The light in the switch went out and the rear fog isn't coming on. When the car has been off for a few minutes, something resets and the light in the switch comes back on when I turn the car on. I've checked the bulb so that's fine. Is there a method or diagram that I could follow with some Radio Shack parts that would replace the relay? I want to keep using the switch and harness (since it was $150 when I got it!!) but I don't want to shell out over $30 to the dealer for a replacement relay that could end up doing the same thing....Any thoughts/ideas appreciated! __________________ 2009 370Z w/ Sport

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