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Putter 08-07-2010 12:09 PM

Factory Fogs...Another way.
 
I don't think this is actually a How-To, but here is how I did my fogs to get a factory "look".

I have a friend who works at a salvage yard. I was up there on a Saturday, and I noticed that late model GMC trucks/SUVs have round fogs, just like HHR fogs. I pulled a set from a 2008 GMC Sierra. Naturally, the bracket was way different, but I figured I would give it a try. ***Especially since I got the two fogs for FREE...***

Here is how I did it.

Here is what the fogs look like while still in a truck

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...0/5/7/Fog2.jpg


After removing them, they look like this

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil.../5/7/Fog2b.jpg

Obviously, this will not work in our HHRs. You have to get rid of the bulky bracket.

Like so....

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...0/5/7/Fog3.jpg

Now...on to the HHR side of things.

All of us "NON-FOG" folks have these fillers:

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...0/5/7/Fog1.jpg

After removing the filler (instructions on that found by searching the forum), you will need to start trimming away the excess plastic.
Be careful, you can always trim a little more, but it is very hard to put it back.

Start at the top, like so

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...0/5/7/Fog4.jpg

Then remove the front portions, like so

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...0/5/7/Fog5.jpg

Now, look closely and you can see where I placed two holes, just below the rectangel cut-outs that hold the filler to the HHR. These two holes match up with the pegs on the foglight housings. There is no easy way to measure, so I just pushed the light into the filler and eyeballed it.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...0/5/7/Fog6.jpg

Snap your light into the filler and test-fit it. Make any needed tweeks. I took a razor knife to mine to finish all the edges.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...0/5/7/Fog7.jpg

Don't worry if the filler doesn't seem to fit snugly around the light. Once you snap it back into the bumper, it will give it a nice squeeze.

I applied a few dabs of sillicone along the back of my lights to avoid any up/down tilting that might happen.

Then I snapped them into the bumper to have a look and to line them up before the sillicone dried.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...0/5/7/Fog8.jpg

As for power, you can use any of the methods that are already posted on the forum, but I chose to use a relay and wire them to my side markers. That way, as long as my park lights are on, my fogs will be, too. And the fogs remain on with low or high beam driving.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...0/5/7/Fog9.jpg

Hope this offers another option for those who can't locate factory HHR fogs.

* I think these lights are also found on some Pontiac cars, like Grand Prix and Grand Am.


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ADDING WIRING INFO.
SEVERAL REQUESTS FOR INSTRUCTIONS, SO HERE YA' GO

You will need one Bosch-type relay (found at almost any auto parts store)

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil...5/7/Relay1.jpg

Here is the PIN diagram on the relay

https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/fil.../7/Relay3a.jpg

Wired mine like this:
FOG LIGHT ground wire connects to ground near each fog light.
FOG LIGHT positive wire runs up near the fuse box.

RELAY pin #87 connects to BOTH fog light positive wires
RELAY pin #30 connects to a positive source (I used the main power wire on the left side of fuse box) Install inline FUSE for safety
RELAY pin #85 to ground
RELAY pin #86 to side marker positive wire (or park light positive wire)...which ever one is easier to access

06SILVERLT 08-07-2010 12:20 PM

i like. I would like to know how the wires are ran can u pm me that info

thanks nick

jx3 08-07-2010 12:33 PM

Nice write up.:thumb:

It also answered several members' question about how to run the fogs w/ brights on.

Putter 08-07-2010 12:38 PM


Originally Posted by 06SILVERLT (Post 484321)
i like. I would like to know how the wires are ran can u pm me that info

thanks nick

Message sent with wiring instructions :thumb:


Originally Posted by jx3 (Post 484322)
Nice write up.:thumb:
It also answered several members' question about how to run the fogs w/ brights on.

But this won't work if you actually have FACTORY INSTALLED fogs.
I'm still working on that mystery!?!?!

T 20 08-07-2010 12:40 PM

Putter,
That's about the neatest installation I've ever seen. They look stock to me. Good job!!! :thumb::thumb:
This should definetly be a 'sticky' in the 'how to' section.
Mo

STEVEN M 08-09-2010 12:52 AM

that is a great how to,but I live in PA and it is illegal to run with the fog lights on with the hi beams.so check your state inspection laws befor wiring to the parking lights

American & Proud 08-09-2010 05:00 AM

Nice Mod. :thumb:

I love having the Fogs, drive with mine on all the time. Except when I click on the high beams.:(

Putter 08-09-2010 09:26 AM


Originally Posted by STEVEN M (Post 484620)
that is a great how to,but I live in PA and it is illegal to run with the fog lights on with the hi beams.so check your state inspection laws befor wiring to the parking lights

Glad I am in Mississippi. We roll with 4x4 offroad lights on if we want to. :p:

But if you have a similar state law, you can simply follow the instructions....BUT connect to the low beam positive wire INSTEAD of the marker light wire.

That will give you fogs on low-beam only.

urbexHHR 08-09-2010 09:33 AM

Very cool! Wish I could get my fogs to stay on all the time, because I always have to hit the switch...but I'm used to it now.

Great how to! :thumb:

sanmn420 08-09-2010 03:17 PM

Awesome Post!!! Thanks. I'll be looking for some Fog Lights now.

Ivan_Deslayer 02-03-2011 11:50 AM

Thanks for the write-up. I know it's late but found this through a search looking for how those things are held in place. :thumb:

nacademus 02-03-2011 11:59 AM

How do you aim them effectively?

I know its old... still wanna know.

Alexwsilver2010 05-09-2011 09:01 PM

nice
 
OK... another thing to look for at the pic a part/JYrd... grill, fogs...
Putter you have some great mods and Ideas...thanks...

miniman 08-31-2017 06:54 PM

fog lights
 

Originally Posted by Putter (Post 484645)
Glad I am in Mississippi. We roll with 4x4 offroad lights on if we want to. :p:

But if you have a similar state law, you can simply follow the instructions....BUT connect to the low beam positive wire INSTEAD of the marker light wire.

That will give you fogs on low-beam only.

what color wire going in to the light is low beam

donbrew 08-31-2017 07:03 PM

Tan on the right; yellow on the left.

Remember your DRL is low beams.

mercury2005 03-09-2018 07:18 PM

All,
Interesting info on fogs. On my 09 LS Panel, it is not equipped with fogs, so I went to the salvage yard and picked up a pair. Not knowing if my truck was wired for fogs, I cut the wires and connectors from the doner. Just recently I was watching a youtube video about replacing the HHR fogs and there was an "adjusting rod" similar to how headlights are aimed, but I did not get that part when I got my fogs, so I need to go back and get those parts.
Has anyone else installed fogs in a non fog truck and if so whas the truck already equipped with wiring AND the provisions for the adjusting screw?
I bought a new waterfall and switch for the fogs.
Thanks to all in advance.


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