DIY: of complete FOG LAMP install

martin82 · 02-21-2012, 11:04 AM

Pat, if you get the Evo R fog light it is very easy to install and wire up. You do no need a switch in the console if you only want flashing reverse and brake light. You will just tap into the driver's side tail light wiring. There is a grommet once you remove the plastic covers in the trunk that you will be able to tap easily. It is just 2 wires, and 1 ground. 1 to trigger the reverse flashing and the 2nd for brake light. The DIY tells you exactly what color wires you need, then just ground it, there is a grounding bolt right by there also

Forgot to mention, you do not need to remove the bumper, taillight or anything like that. Just jack up the car a bit will make it easier to work on removing the fog assembly etc.

Pat C. · 02-21-2012, 09:57 PM

Dembflyr, no worries. Seems like the Evo R model is the way to go for something that's on the lower section of the car.
Martin just seems to make sense about only having the light function in this manner. Most of the time I'm driving the car here in Alaska, it's daylight. With that, it seems like an economical way to prevent someone from running into the back of me, or to help others when I'm backing up.
Won't be any sweat for me to access this wiring. Already been into the rear area installing Dynamat. Might look at doing the light install over Spring Break. Am wanting to jack the car up enough to change out the diff. fluid anyway.
Couldn't own one of these cars without the forum!!
Much appreciated!!
Pat.
And by the way, we received another 4 inches of snow today. Right around 8 ft. total for the winter.

LunaZ · 03-08-2012, 11:15 AM

Epic rain light!

sfearl1 · 03-08-2012, 01:41 PM

^^ not sure what i'm looking at...

LunaZ · 03-08-2012, 02:04 PM

It's the rain light on the new F12!

sfearl1 · 03-08-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

It's the rain light on the new F12!

oh nice!

scottIN · 03-14-2012, 06:52 AM

For those having issues with the bolt spinning / loctite, here's what I did: spray the nuts with some PB Blaster. Let it sit for about 30 seconds. Then take your 10mm and do a quick / hard turn on the nuts to break the (now softened) loctite. Both of mine spun right off doing this. Less than a minute to remove it.

I'd normally break loctite with a wrench / hammer combo, but I couldn't get a hammer in there. A quick turn should accomplish the same thing. The key is, you have to do this first, not after you've jacked with them and spun the head.

370zproject · 04-15-2012, 12:52 AM

531890_10151422443655858_613600857_23622491_1842279755_n.jpg had mine for a month still love it people are backing off a lil bit

i have it set to blink on brake and reverse

Stealth36 · 04-28-2012, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottIN

For those having issues with the bolt spinning / loctite, here's what I did: spray the nuts with some PB Blaster. Let it sit for about 30 seconds. Then take your 10mm and do a quick / hard turn on the nuts to break the (now softened) loctite. Both of mine spun right off doing this. Less than a minute to remove it.

I'd normally break loctite with a wrench / hammer combo, but I couldn't get a hammer in there. A quick turn should accomplish the same thing. The key is, you have to do this first, not after you've jacked with them and spun the head.

I wish I thought of this. Both of mine are currently spinning. I may just cut them off since I can't get to the back of them...

jboffill · 04-23-2012, 02:11 PM

Do you have the specs on the flasher and the relay?

amrbasha · 04-24-2012, 01:15 AM

man there is no way in hell i can do this on my own.

lhinojos · 07-24-2012, 09:15 AM

I've read absolutely every post on this thread. Now you can call it lack of sleep or stupidity but I'm completely lost. All these words are just confusing the s*** out of me. I'm a visual learner and I have absolutely no experience with wiring of any sort. I ordered the jdm version and I want it to be on when my headlights are on and I also want it to function as a brake light(if that makes any sense). Someone please point me In a general direction. More than willing to rep anyone that helps. Thanks in advance.

jadeb0x · 07-25-2012, 07:44 AM

the JDM version comes with a single filament bulb 7440, and thus it always looks like the light is "braking" when it is on.

if you want it on as a parking light when driving, and brighter when you hit the brakes... then you have to obtain a dual filament light bulb harness 7443 to achieve this.

there's pictures of the general install on the first page of this thread, and if you search my posts i explain how i did it with a Lexus IS300 brake lightbulb harness.

mbowler · 08-26-2012, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhinojos

I've read absolutely every post on this thread. Now you can call it lack of sleep or stupidity but I'm completely lost. All these words are just confusing the s*** out of me. I'm a visual learner and I have absolutely no experience with wiring of any sort. I ordered the jdm version and I want it to be on when my headlights are on and I also want it to function as a brake light(if that makes any sense). Someone please point me In a general direction. More than willing to rep anyone that helps. Thanks in advance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadeb0x

the JDM version comes with a single filament bulb 7440, and thus it always looks like the light is "braking" when it is on.

if you want it on as a parking light when driving, and brighter when you hit the brakes... then you have to obtain a dual filament light bulb harness 7443 to achieve this.

there's pictures of the general install on the first page of this thread, and if you search my posts i explain how i did it with a Lexus IS300 brake lightbulb harness.

Here's a write up I did recently on how to achieve this by modifying the fog light assembly and wiring diagram.

Rear Foglight - Running light AND brake light

LunaZ · 01-01-2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhinojos

I've read absolutely every post on this thread. Now you can call it lack of sleep or stupidity but I'm completely lost. All these words are just confusing the s*** out of me. I'm a visual learner and I have absolutely no experience with wiring of any sort. I ordered the jdm version and I want it to be on when my headlights are on and I also want it to function as a brake light(if that makes any sense). Someone please point me In a general direction. More than willing to rep anyone that helps. Thanks in advance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadeb0x

the JDM version comes with a single filament bulb 7440, and thus it always looks like the light is "braking" when it is on.

if you want it on as a parking light when driving, and brighter when you hit the brakes... then you have to obtain a dual filament light bulb harness 7443 to achieve this.

there's pictures of the general install on the first page of this thread, and if you search my posts i explain how i did it with a Lexus IS300 brake lightbulb harness.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbowler

Here's a write up I did recently on how to achieve this by modifying the fog light assembly and wiring diagram.

Rear Foglight - Running light AND brake light

This is good if you want to use it as a fourth brake light, but it makes it ineffective as a fog light until you are braking.
Three brake lights is enough for me

02-21-2012, 09:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pat C. Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 70 Drives: 10' 370Z coupe M6 Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the info. Dembflyr, no worries. Seems like the Evo R model is the way to go for something that's on the lower section of the car. Martin just seems to make sense about only having the light function in this manner. Most of the time I'm driving the car here in Alaska, it's daylight. With that, it seems like an economical way to prevent someone from running into the back of me, or to help others when I'm backing up. Won't be any sweat for me to access this wiring. Already been into the rear area installing Dynamat. Might look at doing the light install over Spring Break. Am wanting to jack the car up enough to change out the diff. fluid anyway. Couldn't own one of these cars without the forum!! Much appreciated!! Pat. And by the way, we received another 4 inches of snow today. Right around 8 ft. total for the winter.

03-08-2012, 11:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 513	Epic rain light! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-08-2012, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	^^ not sure what i'm looking at... __________________ Scott

03-08-2012, 02:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 513	It's the rain light on the new F12! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

04-15-2012, 12:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	531890_10151422443655858_613600857_23622491_1842279755_n.jpg had mine for a month still love it people are backing off a lil bit i have it set to blink on brake and reverse __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

02-21-2012, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	Pat, if you get the Evo R fog light it is very easy to install and wire up. You do no need a switch in the console if you only want flashing reverse and brake light. You will just tap into the driver's side tail light wiring. There is a grommet once you remove the plastic covers in the trunk that you will be able to tap easily. It is just 2 wires, and 1 ground. 1 to trigger the reverse flashing and the 2nd for brake light. The DIY tells you exactly what color wires you need, then just ground it, there is a grounding bolt right by there also Forgot to mention, you do not need to remove the bumper, taillight or anything like that. Just jack up the car a bit will make it easier to work on removing the fog assembly etc.

03-14-2012, 06:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	For those having issues with the bolt spinning / loctite, here's what I did: spray the nuts with some PB Blaster. Let it sit for about 30 seconds. Then take your 10mm and do a quick / hard turn on the nuts to break the (now softened) loctite. Both of mine spun right off doing this. Less than a minute to remove it. I'd normally break loctite with a wrench / hammer combo, but I couldn't get a hammer in there. A quick turn should accomplish the same thing. The key is, you have to do this first, not after you've jacked with them and spun the head.

04-23-2012, 02:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
jboffill Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 39 Posts: 152 Drives: Crazy Rep Power: 14	Do you have the specs on the flasher and the relay? __________________ JAV0 2011 Black Cherry ll ARK GRIP True Dual Exhaust System - Burnt Tip ll STILLEN Generation 3ll

04-24-2012, 01:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
amrbasha Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NWI Posts: 12 Drives: 10 370Z Black 6MT Rep Power: 14	man there is no way in hell i can do this on my own. MagmaRed370z likes this.

07-24-2012, 09:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 15	I've read absolutely every post on this thread. Now you can call it lack of sleep or stupidity but I'm completely lost. All these words are just confusing the s*** out of me. I'm a visual learner and I have absolutely no experience with wiring of any sort. I ordered the jdm version and I want it to be on when my headlights are on and I also want it to function as a brake light(if that makes any sense). Someone please point me In a general direction. More than willing to rep anyone that helps. Thanks in advance.

07-25-2012, 07:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
jadeb0x Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	the JDM version comes with a single filament bulb 7440, and thus it always looks like the light is "braking" when it is on. if you want it on as a parking light when driving, and brighter when you hit the brakes... then you have to obtain a dual filament light bulb harness 7443 to achieve this. there's pictures of the general install on the first page of this thread, and if you search my posts i explain how i did it with a Lexus IS300 brake lightbulb harness. __________________ www.jadecrew.com Volk Racing // MXP // Espelir // Project Kics

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