Rear Fog Light Custom Install

CBRich · 01-28-2010, 09:26 PM

A few teaser shots. My light is just a little different in how it operates. As soon as the last switch shows up I'll update.

Minicobra1 · 01-29-2010, 02:51 AM

I'm in for more pics

Rob@Altered · 01-29-2010, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

I'm in for more pics

+1

CBRich · 01-29-2010, 07:31 AM

Test setup for the components inside the control box:

abgyak · 01-29-2010, 09:03 AM

Will it be like an F1 Car Blinking all the way?? If So I want one of Those!!!

CBRich · 01-29-2010, 09:42 AM

I'm using a standard flasher right now so the speed is like a standard blinker. I'll be upgrading to a faster flasher soon.

It is set up with a center off switch utilizing two on positions. One on position is full override to cut the light on solid. The other on position activates my module. When that is activated the brake gives me a solid light. Reverse gives me a blinking light. If I am in reverse with the brake on it also blinks.

It would be very easy to cause the override to go through the flasher if that's what you wanted.

Reaper42 · 01-29-2010, 02:49 PM

So I am very much not electrical savy

Is there anyway you or anyone else can make a set up like this that Id pay you for, ship it to me, so that all I would have to do is perform a simple install and tap into the wires?

CBRich · 01-29-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper42

So I am very much not electrical savy

Is there anyway you or anyone else can make a set up like this that Id pay you for, ship it to me, so that all I would have to do is perform a simple install and tap into the wires?

I'm not a vendor so I can't sell products and honestly I wouldn't want to sell you something that may give you issues later. I will say that this can be done with about ten dollars in parts and if you follow my wiring diagram it is really quite simple. I'll link to some parts and show you what wires to put together to make it easy.

SigPapa226 · 01-29-2010, 02:53 PM

Do you want to post a wiring diagram for those of us that can follow the pictures?

CBRich · 01-29-2010, 03:02 PM

Definitely. I was at work but I'll go ahead and post one up now that I'm home. So I tap the 12V from the center console cigarette lighter plug. That power is run to the first relay. If reverse is active that relay sends power to the flasher and then to the fog light making it blink. If reverse is not active the relay sends power to relay 2. If brake is active relay 2 sends power to the fog light for solid illumination. If brake is not active then the power stops there. No lighting at all. Note there is also a second 12V from the switch that goes directly to the fog light. That is the second on position which overrides all controls and completely turns on the fog light. The ground for the fog light is simply run to the box so that all grounds are combined and run to a single location in the car. In this case the little bolt with all the grounds in it that you see in the photo above.

For those wanting to do this on their own I'll be making another diagram with some pictures of real parts that should make it easy. Also if you remove the driver's tail light and pull the plug through the grommet you will want to tap ORANGE for REVERSE and GREEN for BRAKE. In the center console there is a YELLOW wire which is 12V ACC.

SigPapa226 · 01-29-2010, 03:33 PM

CB - Thanks.

The picture along with a parts list and maybe even I can do it.

CBRich · 01-29-2010, 03:37 PM

I'll be out for the evening but when I get back tonight I'll make a little wiring key and show some actual products.

CBRich · 01-29-2010, 05:30 PM

DIY posted. I will update this thread and maybe that one too with videos of operation when my rocker switch finally gets here.

DIY: Rear Fog Light - Flashing Reverse - Solid Brake - Full Override

01-28-2010, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Rear Fog Light Custom Install A few teaser shots. My light is just a little different in how it operates. As soon as the last switch shows up I'll update. Last edited by CBRich; 01-29-2010 at 07:29 AM.

01-29-2010, 02:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
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01-29-2010, 09:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
abgyak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brunei Darussalam Posts: 378 Drives: 370z - 260z - 280zx Rep Power: 16	Will it be like an F1 Car Blinking all the way?? If So I want one of Those!!! __________________ Brunei Darussalam: Abode Of Peace

01-29-2010, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Reaper42 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,030 Drives: GetLucky370 Rep Power: 18	So I am very much not electrical savy Is there anyway you or anyone else can make a set up like this that Id pay you for, ship it to me, so that all I would have to do is perform a simple install and tap into the wires? __________________ Sponsor roll call: Get Lucky Brand \| TOYO TIRES \| Element Graphics \| Unique Fabrication Follow on fb- Jon Sackett and Instagram @GetLucky370 GetLucky370

01-29-2010, 02:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 16	Do you want to post a wiring diagram for those of us that can follow the pictures? __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

01-29-2010, 07:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Test setup for the components inside the control box:

01-29-2010, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I'm using a standard flasher right now so the speed is like a standard blinker. I'll be upgrading to a faster flasher soon. It is set up with a center off switch utilizing two on positions. One on position is full override to cut the light on solid. The other on position activates my module. When that is activated the brake gives me a solid light. Reverse gives me a blinking light. If I am in reverse with the brake on it also blinks. It would be very easy to cause the override to go through the flasher if that's what you wanted.

01-29-2010, 03:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Definitely. I was at work but I'll go ahead and post one up now that I'm home. So I tap the 12V from the center console cigarette lighter plug. That power is run to the first relay. If reverse is active that relay sends power to the flasher and then to the fog light making it blink. If reverse is not active the relay sends power to relay 2. If brake is active relay 2 sends power to the fog light for solid illumination. If brake is not active then the power stops there. No lighting at all. Note there is also a second 12V from the switch that goes directly to the fog light. That is the second on position which overrides all controls and completely turns on the fog light. The ground for the fog light is simply run to the box so that all grounds are combined and run to a single location in the car. In this case the little bolt with all the grounds in it that you see in the photo above. For those wanting to do this on their own I'll be making another diagram with some pictures of real parts that should make it easy. Also if you remove the driver's tail light and pull the plug through the grommet you will want to tap ORANGE for REVERSE and GREEN for BRAKE. In the center console there is a YELLOW wire which is 12V ACC. Last edited by CBRich; 01-29-2010 at 03:17 PM.

01-29-2010, 03:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 16	CB - Thanks. The picture along with a parts list and maybe even I can do it. __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

01-29-2010, 03:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I'll be out for the evening but when I get back tonight I'll make a little wiring key and show some actual products.

01-29-2010, 05:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	DIY posted. I will update this thread and maybe that one too with videos of operation when my rocker switch finally gets here. DIY: Rear Fog Light - Flashing Reverse - Solid Brake - Full Override Last edited by CBRich; 01-29-2010 at 06:34 PM.

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