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Hello fellow members, I have been growing interest on installing a rear fog light on my Z. I know I will never really use it but putting this where it

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Old 09-03-2010, 12:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello fellow members,

I have been growing interest on installing a rear fog light on my Z. I know I will never really use it but putting this where it was designed to go just seams like the right thing to do

I was looking around and came across this kit from Courtesy. I have never seen this particular kit and wanted to share it. I also noticed they said the car is "pre-wired". Can anyone that has installed theirs Fog light confirm this?

Here is the link:

Nissan JDM Rear Fog Lamp Kit - 2009 370Z :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com





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The stalk seems to be reversed for us, blinker on the right, wiper on the left. JDM
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The stalk seems to be reversed for us, blinker on the right, wiper on the left. JDM
Yep, it is JDM so it was designed for right hand drive.

I don't think it would be hard to get used to?
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I don't believe the car is pre-wired.
I installed the Zsource light and harness on mine.
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why get JDM... get the Canadian version....rofl!
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why get JDM... get the Canadian version....rofl!
That would be better but I just so happened to come across the JDM model. They don't carry the Canadian one as far I I know.

I am going with the switch that mounts by the heater switches. I will just make my own harness
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Thank god that fog lights are already installed on my car
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The canadian version would do the trick but I'm not sure how to order it. If someone would kindly call a canadian dealer for us, please let us know the cost. The stalk combo switches list for $140 on Courtesy parts.

I'm wondering if my wife's Altima combo stalks would work on the Z. They have the fog light switch (front fogs), but I don't know if the switch is wired to the same BCM switch as the Z rear fog. If I can find an Altima service manual, I'll investigate.

The Canadian combo switches are still the way to go. Come on Canadian Z owners....help us out!
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Yep, it is JDM so it was designed for right hand drive.

I don't think it would be hard to get used to?
how about you just buy the lamp and make your own harness and switch? much easier to do imho.
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The stalks are nice, but I got my switch in the center console area, around where seat heater switches and the roadster top up/down switch would be. It's the kit from ZSource.
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how about you just buy the lamp and make your own harness and switch? much easier to do imho.
That is what I decided to do. I already have everything I need on order, including the fog light
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The stalks are nice, but I got my switch in the center console area, around where seat heater switches and the roadster top up/down switch would be. It's the kit from ZSource.
That kit is nice but over priced IMO. I found these that would work good even though I am doing my harness from scratch.

BRAND NEW UNIVERSAL FOG LIGHTS WIRE WIRING HARNESS KIT: eBay Motors (item 220650366909 end time Oct-06-10 12:49:16 PDT)

Way cheaper then the Zstore
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nice! GL with the install. it's the way to go...

but shadoquad's approach is good if you have the heated seats buttons already populated in those dummy switches. then you got 3 factory switches.

mine's a base so only blanks... got the aftermaket rockers.
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I went with the Surf N Turf Rocker Switch ON/OFF with amber LED from: Rocker Switches

I already have a relay and some fusible links. I ordered a relay adapter plug harness to keep the install clean.

Kenchan- do you have any tips for the install
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