DIY: of complete FOG LAMP install

simota1 · 09-03-2010, 11:22 PM

good info bro!!!!

ProfessorDave · 11-22-2010, 07:22 PM

OK, so I've read through this thread twice. There is so much great information. The problem is I have elementary electronic skills, and am looking for advice about a very specific application.

I recently ordered the EVO-R flashing fog light. It comes with two hot leads: one to make the light blink, the other to make the fog come on solid. I want to make the light blink when in reverse (pretty sure I know how to do that). I want to make the solid option switched.

So, my question is, do I need the fog light harness and switch for the solid option? Or is there a simpler solution (e.g, switch wired into access. power under center console, connected to fuse to hot lead)?

I have done some car wiring and can run and connect any kind of line or low voltage home wiring. But I'm confused about how to solve this, and would rather not spend the $ on the Z store harness if I don't have to.

Thanks!

ProfessorDave · 11-25-2010, 09:33 PM

(sorry for the double post)
OK, so I've refined my idea a bit. I've ordered the "synchronizer switch" which is the S-mode console switch to the upper right of the shifter (I do not have the sport package, so all I have there now is the blank). I plan to wire this switch to the EVO-R LED rear foglight. I will probably use the yellow accessory wire that runs in the bundle through the center console.

I need someone to tell me if I have this right: I will tap into the yellow wire, and run this first to an inline fuse (how much? 1 amp? 2 amps?), then to the switch. From the switch I will run a line back to the hot lead of the foglight.

Sound right?

ChrisSlicks · 11-25-2010, 10:19 PM

You can't use the S-mode switch because it is not latching, it is a momentary switch. Without a logic circuit you will need a latching switch.

ProfessorDave · 11-26-2010, 06:47 AM

Ah...OK, then plan B would be to use a second hazzard light switch. Would that work?

ChrisSlicks · 11-26-2010, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Ah...OK, then plan B would be to use a second hazzard light switch. Would that work?

Yes the hazzard switch would work. If you get both switches you might be able to pop the cover piece off the S-switch on put it on the hazzard switch.

ProfessorDave · 11-26-2010, 08:59 AM

Great idea. Thanks!

Baer383 · 11-26-2010, 09:20 AM

If you wire it so it is a running light and brake light at the same time you would not need a switch plus you won't have to run wires all the way up to the front of the console.

I did this on mine works great.

ProfessorDave · 11-26-2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

If you wire it so it is a running light and brake light at the same time you would not need a switch plus you won't have to run wires all the way up to the front of the console.

I did this on mine works great.

Thanks for the suggestion, Baer383. I contemplated this option, but have been told that doing so may attract attention from the local law enforcement, and might fail me on my annual state safety inspection. The EVOR-R light has tow functions, so I will wire up the blinking lead directly to the reverse lights much in the same way you've wired to the brake lights.

I changed my order to get another hazzard switch instead of the s-mode switch. I also found out that at least one other forum member went with this option Roadster Rear Fog Light Dang it! I thought I had an original idea for once!

I won't be getting to this install for at least a week, but will post pics when done!

ProfessorDave · 11-29-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caneman88

It ends up behind the passenger side kick I cut the wire then added a power source switched to the orange wire added a switch under my dash and the fog works perfect.

Does the p-side kick just pull off? Oh, and are we talking about the soft pad that is on the center console, or the plastic cover near the passenger door/footwell? I haven't tried it yet, but plan on using the existing harness much in the same way you did.

Also, another post said the ground wire in that harness is "functional". Does that mean it is actually grounded someplace? The reason I ask is that I want to run two hot leads to the EVO-R fog light I'm getting, since it has two functions (one for blinking, one for solid). I'd like to use the "ground" wire in that harness for power if possible. The light has a ground (which I will connect to the grounding point in the trunk), and will ground the switch elsewhere.

Thanks!

370zHawaii · 12-08-2010, 04:21 PM

Bump, thanks to all who have contributed to this thread a lot of reading but Awesome information, I am installing the fog light today and want it to flash when braking. Where can I get a flasher, Radio Shack, City Mill?

LMBmikeZ · 12-26-2010, 03:46 PM

I have been reading through lots of DIY but have any of you found a way to wire the stock fog light into the brake lights so it gets brighter when the brakes are applied? I do understand that I would need to change the bulb in it, but has anyone else done this yet?

everyone is doing either EVO-r fog light and or the blinking for reverse, solid when just on. There is also peopel who have gone solid for the on position but then blinking when brakes applied. But I don't want it to blink while braking, I think that would just be asking to get pulled over around here..... but I don't know I should ask if that's illegal because if not I may just go that route!

simota1 · 12-26-2010, 06:06 PM

i believe you would need a dual filament bulb and a plug that would match it and wire the brighter filment to when you hit the brakes it will light up.... did that make sense?

jadeb0x · 12-27-2010, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadeb0x

thanks for the info and diagrams, it made my install a lot easier. i installed mine as a 4th brake light with parking light feature, no flash. i did use male/female connectors so that if i wanted to add a flasher later it wouldn't be so hard to do.

anyhow, my extra tip... i used the tan 7443 harness end from the original Lexus IS300/Altezza brake light to obtain the low/high intensity (sourced from a junkyard). i had to shave the circumference of the harness down, and took out 2 of the locking prongs. it eventually sat snug and even locked into place within the light.

for wiring, i used the diagram that was previously provided here and of course i skipped over the flasher. hook up as follows:

nissan red wire - lexus green wire
nissan green wire - lexus green/white wire
nissan black wire - lexus white/black wire

as for the bolts, i didn't have any problem removing mine, just a little TLC with the removal. good luck with your installs and thanks again!

here's what i did to achieve that "brighter when brakes applied" look

LMBmikeZ · 12-27-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

i believe you would need a dual filament bulb and a plug that would match it and wire the brighter filment to when you hit the brakes it will light up.... did that make sense?

yep

that's exactly what I am thinking! I am just wondering if it has been done yet and tested so I can just do it quick with out coming up with my own solution!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadeb0x

here's what i did to achieve that "brighter when brakes applied" look

Thanks jadeb0x! sweet that looks like it should work thanks man!!!

09-03-2010, 11:22 PM	#151 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	good info bro!!!! __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

11-22-2010, 07:22 PM	#152 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	OK, so I've read through this thread twice. There is so much great information. The problem is I have elementary electronic skills, and am looking for advice about a very specific application. I recently ordered the EVO-R flashing fog light. It comes with two hot leads: one to make the light blink, the other to make the fog come on solid. I want to make the light blink when in reverse (pretty sure I know how to do that). I want to make the solid option switched. So, my question is, do I need the fog light harness and switch for the solid option? Or is there a simpler solution (e.g, switch wired into access. power under center console, connected to fuse to hot lead)? I have done some car wiring and can run and connect any kind of line or low voltage home wiring. But I'm confused about how to solve this, and would rather not spend the $ on the Z store harness if I don't have to. Thanks! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

11-25-2010, 09:33 PM	#153 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	(sorry for the double post) OK, so I've refined my idea a bit. I've ordered the "synchronizer switch" which is the S-mode console switch to the upper right of the shifter (I do not have the sport package, so all I have there now is the blank). I plan to wire this switch to the EVO-R LED rear foglight. I will probably use the yellow accessory wire that runs in the bundle through the center console. I need someone to tell me if I have this right: I will tap into the yellow wire, and run this first to an inline fuse (how much? 1 amp? 2 amps?), then to the switch. From the switch I will run a line back to the hot lead of the foglight. Sound right? __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

11-25-2010, 10:19 PM	#154 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	You can't use the S-mode switch because it is not latching, it is a momentary switch. Without a logic circuit you will need a latching switch. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-26-2010, 06:47 AM	#155 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Ah...OK, then plan B would be to use a second hazzard light switch. Would that work? __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

11-26-2010, 08:59 AM	#157 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Great idea. Thanks! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

11-26-2010, 09:20 AM	#158 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	If you wire it so it is a running light and brake light at the same time you would not need a switch plus you won't have to run wires all the way up to the front of the console. I did this on mine works great. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

12-08-2010, 04:21 PM	#161 (permalink)
370zHawaii Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sun Shining State Posts: 294 Drives: A Starship Rep Power: 15	Bump, thanks to all who have contributed to this thread a lot of reading but Awesome information, I am installing the fog light today and want it to flash when braking. Where can I get a flasher, Radio Shack, City Mill? Last edited by 370zHawaii; 12-08-2010 at 04:22 PM. Reason: spelling

12-26-2010, 03:46 PM	#162 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	I have been reading through lots of DIY but have any of you found a way to wire the stock fog light into the brake lights so it gets brighter when the brakes are applied? I do understand that I would need to change the bulb in it, but has anyone else done this yet? everyone is doing either EVO-r fog light and or the blinking for reverse, solid when just on. There is also peopel who have gone solid for the on position but then blinking when brakes applied. But I don't want it to blink while braking, I think that would just be asking to get pulled over around here..... but I don't know I should ask if that's illegal because if not I may just go that route! Last edited by LMBmikeZ; 12-26-2010 at 03:49 PM.

12-26-2010, 06:06 PM	#163 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	i believe you would need a dual filament bulb and a plug that would match it and wire the brighter filment to when you hit the brakes it will light up.... did that make sense? __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Fog Lamp install with DIY harness question	wdkwang	Exterior & Interior	10	03-02-2015 02:02 AM
Install of Stillen G3 Intakes complete - review, etc.	semtex	Intake/Exhaust	83	06-23-2010 01:19 PM
Forged Performance: TEIN Flex Install 370Z Complete	Sharif@Forged	Brakes & Suspension	37	02-19-2010 04:51 AM
Install complete ( Finally ) Item list, Cost, Time	355890	Audio & Video	11	06-29-2009 12:14 AM