DIY: of complete FOG LAMP install

ProfessorDave

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

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ChrisSlicks

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.

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ProfessorDave

Great idea. Thanks!

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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.

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ProfessorDave

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!

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370zHawaii

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

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

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?

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LMBmikeZ

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/d...stall-fog2.jpg

so does the 7443 harness just replace this one that is attached to the fog light!

jadeb0x

yes, but remember that you have to hard wire the harness in.

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rangercarol

I liked following this thread because it shows technique as well as imagination. Keeping it simple though, would it work as a back-up light?

My 2011 touring came with the red lens but the harness and plug are unconnected. Does anyone know if the box behind the lens is a dummy or does it already include the light itself?

I would prefer a back-up light but I would do the brake light, just for fun, if all the parts are already there.

.calm

just wanted to say thanks for this DIY... really helped with the install of my clear tails...

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Dembflyr

I may have missed it in this thread but...

What bulb would I use for the 7443 dual filament socket if I wanted it to be a tail light and a brake light? What wattage make the fog as bright as the other tail and brake lights?

Thanks.

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jadeb0x

not sure of your question exactly, but i'll try to answer your question otherwise.

the oem fog light comes with a 7440 harness with 7440 bulb which is a single filament. thus, it has the always on look.

you can modify a 7443 harness with 7443 bulb to fit inside of the oem fog light. the 7443 bulb has dual filament that has the low/high intensity for parking/brake features. i'm personally using a wal-mart or sylvania brand of bulb that cost me around $2.

hope that cleared things up for you.

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Dembflyr

Thanks. I realize now that my question was worded poorly.
I ordered the 7443 socket and I was just making sure that the standard bulb that fits it would look right.
I am wiring it so that the foglight is on with the parking lights and gets brighter with the flip of a switch.
That way it still accents the rear but also works as a fog light.

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