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. ************************************************** ************************************** 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 |
i like. I would like to know how the wires are ran can u pm me that info
thanks nick |
Nice write up.:thumb:
It also answered several members' question about how to run the fogs w/ brights on. |
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
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. I'm still working on that mystery!?!?! |
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 |
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
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Nice Mod. :thumb:
I love having the Fogs, drive with mine on all the time. Except when I click on the high beams.:( |
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
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. |
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: |
Awesome Post!!! Thanks. I'll be looking for some Fog Lights now.
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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:
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How do you aim them effectively?
I know its old... still wanna know. |
nice
OK... another thing to look for at the pic a part/JYrd... grill, fogs...
Putter you have some great mods and Ideas...thanks... |
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. |
Tan on the right; yellow on the left.
Remember your DRL is low beams. |
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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