Rear fog light

Marktim · 04-13-2022, 07:34 AM

Hopefully someone can help, the rear fog light has to be turned on using the headlight switch and it's not a brake light, I've seen them advertised as a rear brake/fog light, but the owner's manual only says it is a rear fog light,is it a fog and brake light or just a fog light, thanks for the advice, cheers

cv129 · 04-13-2022, 08:41 AM

In OEM form, I remember it's meant to be a fog light only. Someone corrects me if I'm wrong.

crazy4oldcars · 04-13-2022, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

In OEM form, I remember it's meant to be a fog light only. Someone corrects me if I'm wrong.

In OEM form, you are correct. There should be a separate switch on the stalk for the fog light. This a Sino/European requirement. In the US, all we have is a reflector from the factory. However, there are several aftermarket replacements that we in the US can tie into our brake and reverse lights.
Most of the threads in the forum relate to the aftermarket lights.

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SeeThruHead · 04-13-2022, 09:51 AM

it's a fog light in canada as well

Cyber370 · 04-13-2022, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Marktim

Hopefully someone can help, the rear fog light has to be turned on using the headlight switch and it's not a brake light, I've seen them advertised as a rear brake/fog light, but the owner's manual only says it is a rear fog light,is it a fog and brake light or just a fog light, thanks for the advice, cheers

From the factory, it is strictly a rear fog light. But it is my understanding that it can be easily rewired to work as a brake light instead. Or, you can purchase the various replacement LED light kits that convert it to backup\brake\fog light or whatever you want it to do.

Here's an example:
https://www.amazon.ca/iJDMTOY-LED-Ni...69470449&psc=1

Marktim · 04-13-2022, 06:49 PM

Thanks for your replies, I think I might leave it as is we haven't been getting any smog in Western Australia lately, although I do like the idea of an extra brake light on the car especially with the driver's we have over here.

redondoaveb · 04-13-2022, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Marktim

Thanks for your replies, I think I might leave it as is we haven't been getting any smog in Western Australia lately, although I do like the idea of an extra brake light on the car especially with the driver's we have over here.

Mine is set up as a brake light and flashes like the Formula One cars. It gets your attention

Marktim · 04-14-2022, 05:45 AM

Can you explain how you got that to work, if I get motivated I might attempt this mod, thanks

redondoaveb · 04-14-2022, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Marktim

Can you explain how you got that to work, if I get motivated I might attempt this mod, thanks

The instructions come with it
https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/50-3084

04-13-2022, 07:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Marktim Base Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Western Australia Posts: 7 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 3360	Rear fog light Hopefully someone can help, the rear fog light has to be turned on using the headlight switch and it's not a brake light, I've seen them advertised as a rear brake/fog light, but the owner's manual only says it is a rear fog light,is it a fog and brake light or just a fog light, thanks for the advice, cheers

04-13-2022, 08:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,236 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	In OEM form, I remember it's meant to be a fog light only. Someone corrects me if I'm wrong. crazy4oldcars likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

04-13-2022, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23498	it's a fog light in canada as well Cyber370 and crazy4oldcars like this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

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04-13-2022, 06:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Marktim Base Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Western Australia Posts: 7 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 3360	Thanks for your replies, I think I might leave it as is we haven't been getting any smog in Western Australia lately, although I do like the idea of an extra brake light on the car especially with the driver's we have over here.

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