DIY: of complete FOG LAMP install

RockStarKick · 02-14-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

So will the 7443 bulb socket fit directly into the fog-light housing ?

TongMan · 03-02-2011, 05:26 PM

Yes. I just inserted a 7443 bulb into the stock fog light housing and it fit perfectly.

jadeb0x · 03-03-2011, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

Yes. I just inserted a 7443 bulb into the stock fog light housing and it fit perfectly.

a 7443 bulb would fit into the 7440 harness without problem. however, you will only have the always on or always off look, and not a parking light.

RockStarKick · 03-03-2011, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadeb0x

a 7443 bulb would fit into the 7440 harness without problem. however, you will only have the always on or always off look, and not a parking light.

Even if you had it tapped into the brake light line ?

I would like to make mine just like a brake light.

TongMan · 03-02-2011, 06:27 PM

I have the prewire already, but how do I continue after connecting the plug into the prewire to make the light functional?

PontualZ · 03-03-2011, 12:10 AM

Are you talking about the fog light wiring that came with the car from the factory? That prewire doesn't really work for our US cars, because we don't have the fog-light control on our steering wheel stalk. I have the prewire too, but I haven't found out how to use it yet. I've been reading and following some threads, like this one, and the best bet is to run the harness that the z-store has or wire it into your tail lights depending on your preference.

TongMan · 03-03-2011, 08:00 PM

So, I guess I may have to abandon my rear fog light install because I can't remove the nuts from the studs holding the dummy fog light.

SoCal 370Z · 03-03-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

So, I guess I may have to abandon my rear fog light install because I can't remove the nuts from the studs holding the dummy fog light.

Go to this thread to learn how others removed the nuts: DIY:REAR Fog Light install with New harness for US spec 370Z + Radar hardwire w/pics

Dembflyr · 03-03-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TongMan

So, I guess I may have to abandon my rear fog light install because I can't remove the nuts from the studs holding the dummy fog light.

I had the same thing happen. You could try a dremmel and cut the nuts off. Or, if you can get a drill with a 10mm socket up there (I was able to do this even with the Berk muffler in place) and just spin the nut until the plastic melts.

Don't give up!!

What is with the Japanese and loctite?

TongMan · 03-03-2011, 08:15 PM

I tried the wd40 and heating the nuts and studs but was still unable to remove the nuts. The black plastic piece should not be damaged right?

zzdudaka · 03-04-2011, 07:26 AM

Hey all... After purchasing the center console switch kit from the Z store.. I got lazy and decided just to make a simple 4 brake light.. Using the flasher idea I simply wired in a generic turn signal flasher to gimme that sweet F1 car look. With that being said I had to wrap the flasher in foam and a towel. The flasher being in the panels means the clicking sound resonates throughout the car unless you do this.
Notes regarding the pic: the pic show the rear trunk area just pass side of center.
My car was prewired. Find the tan colored wire coming from the fog light..there is 2 nearly identical tan wires in the harness. That tan wire will feed up from the fog light. It needs to be spliced to the light mint green wire(not the darker green wire) there is 2 green wires.. Use the lighter one. Nothin needs to be done with the ground wire. If you want a flasher simply wire it in line between the light green and tan wires. Tape off the tan wire that continues up to the front of the car.

Here is a link to a video of what it looks like at night:
MobileMe Gallery
edit just realized the movie doesnt play.. making this not near as impressive hahah
download the movie to your pc them open it to see it in action.

Also I have a Zstore illuminated fog light switch for sale if anyone interested..Still in the package. PM me...
The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Rear Fog Light Harness & Illuminated Switch, 09-10 370Z

TongMan · 03-06-2011, 01:15 AM

Finally got it installed. I hate those two freaking 10mm nuts.

Dembflyr · 03-21-2011, 04:08 PM

I finished wiring my fog light today and I figured that I'd share how I went about it.

I swapped out the single filament harness with a dual filament. I wanted the fog light to accent the rear when the parking lights are on and also act as a fog light when you flip a switch. I also wanted to have it flash when the brakes are pressed. This had to be done so that the brake would flash no matter what configuration it was in.

Here is how I did it:

I would like to find a flasher that blinks a little faster. If any one knows of one, please let me know.

trichilo · 10-07-2011, 11:06 AM

how many bolts hold the tail light in i got new lights for them i get get it out is the a third one some where

trichilo · 10-07-2011, 11:08 AM

is there three blots that hold the tail lights in bc i only see to of them and i cant get the light out

03-03-2011, 12:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
PontualZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SD & LA Posts: 156 Drives: 10 370Z / 92 Bronco Rep Power: 15	Are you talking about the fog light wiring that came with the car from the factory? That prewire doesn't really work for our US cars, because we don't have the fog-light control on our steering wheel stalk. I have the prewire too, but I haven't found out how to use it yet. I've been reading and following some threads, like this one, and the best bet is to run the harness that the z-store has or wire it into your tail lights depending on your preference. Last edited by PontualZ; 03-03-2011 at 12:24 AM.

03-21-2011, 04:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 17	I finished wiring my fog light today and I figured that I'd share how I went about it. I swapped out the single filament harness with a dual filament. I wanted the fog light to accent the rear when the parking lights are on and also act as a fog light when you flip a switch. I also wanted to have it flash when the brakes are pressed. This had to be done so that the brake would flash no matter what configuration it was in. Here is how I did it: I would like to find a flasher that blinks a little faster. If any one knows of one, please let me know. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

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03-02-2011, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	Yes. I just inserted a 7443 bulb into the stock fog light housing and it fit perfectly.

03-02-2011, 06:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	I have the prewire already, but how do I continue after connecting the plug into the prewire to make the light functional?

03-03-2011, 08:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	So, I guess I may have to abandon my rear fog light install because I can't remove the nuts from the studs holding the dummy fog light.

03-03-2011, 08:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	I tried the wd40 and heating the nuts and studs but was still unable to remove the nuts. The black plastic piece should not be damaged right?

03-06-2011, 01:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	Finally got it installed. I hate those two freaking 10mm nuts.

10-07-2011, 11:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
trichilo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pa Posts: 20 Drives: 09 370z blue m Rep Power: 15	how many bolts hold the tail light in i got new lights for them i get get it out is the a third one some where

10-07-2011, 11:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
trichilo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pa Posts: 20 Drives: 09 370z blue m Rep Power: 15	is there three blots that hold the tail lights in bc i only see to of them and i cant get the light out