DIY: of complete FOG LAMP install

Bullit79 · 08-14-2014, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ 370ZSC

Hey so where did you get the light from? i wanna do this!

Link for 7443 socket: 7440 7443 wy21w led bulb tail turn signal parking brake backup lights

Scroll to the bottom for the socket.

Also, here's a post from another thread that gives a step-by-step on modifying and installing a dual filament bulb.

Link: Rear Fog Light-Help!!!

I followed that post and it works just as advertised. Actually, I got an extra socket I modified if you're interested. Pics and info are in the post linked below. PM me if you're interested.

Modified 7443 socket to fit fog lamp: Freebies Thread

140BPM · 08-17-2014, 03:51 PM

In the process of removing stuff now and this little white clip appeared somehow. Thinking it goes inside the molding near the trunk latch? If so which way does it go back in?

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Limeybastard · 08-17-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 140BPM

In the process of removing stuff now and this little white clip appeared somehow. Thinking it goes inside the molding near the trunk latch? If so which way does it go back in?

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That white clip belongs inside the rubber tailgate center area, the part that wraps around the tailgate opening. Its located in the middle area between the rear lights.

140BPM · 08-17-2014, 10:20 PM

Any help on how it fits inside the rubber trim?

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6MT-Z34 · 08-18-2014, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullit79

Link for 7443 socket: 7440 7443 wy21w led bulb tail turn signal parking brake backup lights

Scroll to the bottom for the socket.

Also, here's a post from another thread that gives a step-by-step on modifying and installing a dual filament bulb.

Link: Rear Fog Light-Help!!!

I followed that post and it works just as advertised. Actually, I got an extra socket I modified if you're interested. Pics and info are in the post linked below. PM me if you're interested.

Modified 7443 socket to fit fog lamp: Freebies Thread

What kind of bulb did u use led or regular? Can u us some pics?

140BPM · 08-18-2014, 02:51 PM

Could someone please post a pic of how that small plastic retainer is supposed to fit inside the rubber moulding? I can't seem to make any sense of it. I know it's probably useless, but it came out and I didn't loose it, so it needs to go back home!

Dredrizzlez · 09-01-2014, 10:54 PM

Can't you just tap into the license plate lights?

lgarcia · 01-18-2015, 03:02 AM

Great DIY did mine today with no issues!

ivan_star · 01-18-2015, 02:05 PM

So does the light turn on when the headlights turn on? If it does, does it go brighter when brakes are applied like the break lights?

6MT-Z34 · 01-18-2015, 02:12 PM

No its just one brightness usually as bright as the break lights, you can wire it as you want but if you want it to turn with your headlights and go brighter when brakes you will need to modify it ...follow this Rear Foglight - Running light AND brake light

lgarcia · 01-23-2015, 10:00 PM

I wired mine to be on when the lights are on, it is bright!
My connection goes to the license plate light, used the Z1 extension, very easy this way

ivan_star · 01-24-2015, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ivan_star

So does the light turn on when the headlights turn on? If it does, does it go brighter when brakes are applied like the break lights?

Thanks man that's what I was talking about. Really appreciate it.

Bluerings · 03-02-2015, 02:04 AM

I cannot get the factory dummy fog light thing out,the 2 nuts keep spinning with the studs,I am out of ideas,can anyone help me out with this???? Thanks....

sageone · 03-02-2015, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluerings

I cannot get the factory dummy fog light thing out,the 2 nuts keep spinning with the studs,I am out of ideas,can anyone help me out with this???? Thanks....

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 personally haven't done this mod, but did a little research. Some have had to cut the nuts off with a Dremel tool as well.

lgarcia · 03-15-2015, 04:40 PM

Lucky for me I didn't have any issues getting the nuts off, I can see how it can be a challenge if they spin. You can dremel or use heat to get them off.
There's a picture here in the forum of the notch to drill with the Dremel. If I can find it I'll send it you.

08-17-2014, 03:51 PM	#242 (permalink)
140BPM Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	In the process of removing stuff now and this little white clip appeared somehow. Thinking it goes inside the molding near the trunk latch? If so which way does it go back in? Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk __________________ 2009 370Z Touring w/Sport 6MT Last edited by 140BPM; 08-17-2014 at 04:47 PM.

08-17-2014, 10:20 PM	#244 (permalink)
140BPM Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	Any help on how it fits inside the rubber trim? Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk __________________ 2009 370Z Touring w/Sport 6MT

08-18-2014, 02:51 PM	#246 (permalink)
140BPM Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 55 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	Could someone please post a pic of how that small plastic retainer is supposed to fit inside the rubber moulding? I can't seem to make any sense of it. I know it's probably useless, but it came out and I didn't loose it, so it needs to go back home! __________________ 2009 370Z Touring w/Sport 6MT

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09-01-2014, 10:54 PM	#247 (permalink)
Dredrizzlez Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Des moines Posts: 17 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Can't you just tap into the license plate lights?

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lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 11	Great DIY did mine today with no issues!

01-18-2015, 02:05 PM	#249 (permalink)
ivan_star Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Las Vegas, NV Posts: 47 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370z Cpe Rep Power: 10	So does the light turn on when the headlights turn on? If it does, does it go brighter when brakes are applied like the break lights?

01-18-2015, 02:12 PM	#250 (permalink)
6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 15	No its just one brightness usually as bright as the break lights, you can wire it as you want but if you want it to turn with your headlights and go brighter when brakes you will need to modify it ...follow this Rear Foglight - Running light AND brake light

01-23-2015, 10:00 PM	#251 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 11	I wired mine to be on when the lights are on, it is bright! My connection goes to the license plate light, used the Z1 extension, very easy this way

03-02-2015, 02:04 AM	#253 (permalink)
Bluerings Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 7 Drives: 14 370Z Touring Rep Power: 10	I cannot get the factory dummy fog light thing out,the 2 nuts keep spinning with the studs,I am out of ideas,can anyone help me out with this???? Thanks....

03-15-2015, 04:40 PM	#255 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 11	Lucky for me I didn't have any issues getting the nuts off, I can see how it can be a challenge if they spin. You can dremel or use heat to get them off. There's a picture here in the forum of the notch to drill with the Dremel. If I can find it I'll send it you.