fog light help
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fog light help
So I got new fog lights today and I want to know if I can hook them up with the factory wires if I splice them, that's coming off the new lights. Also I can't get the fog switch to work. I have and 89 what underhood relays do I need to check?
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Originally Posted by my89xj
So I got new fog lights today and I want to know if I can hook them up with the factory wires if I splice them, that's coming off the new lights. Also I can't get the fog switch to work. I have and 89 what underhood relays do I need to check?
Have you checked the fusses and wiring or anything to see if the switch is shorted or anything? Im pretty sure you can just replace the switch with a JY one or a new switch if nothing else.
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Well ive decided to use the harness that came with the lights. The switch is resting on the center console, were can I bring the wires through the fire wall
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After going through this and knowing the flimsy wiring the manufacturer insists on providing, I would strongly recommend installing a separate simple harness for your fogs.
Connect to battery and switch and avoid the messy relay splices. Not worth the hassle trying to fit to the existing harness..
Connect to battery and switch and avoid the messy relay splices. Not worth the hassle trying to fit to the existing harness..
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Originally Posted by RTorrez1
Good decision to go this route. Make sure that you put in a relay or you have the possibility of melting your wires and or new switch.
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