nacademus

I initially wanted to run the lamps the EXACT factory way...I have the switch installed, the relay is there and the fuse...

I just don't have the BCM to PDC circuit in place. Something happened when I tried the first time that resulted in my PDC no longer working.

My dealership replaced it and its fine now, I haven't attempted to do the link since. The BCM is programmed to SEE the fog switch and illuminates the idiot light accordingly.

Instead, I decided to create a relayed circuit that tripped off of the driver's side marker lamp. It works flawlessly. In the morning, I will have to pull the DRL fuse since I also upgraded the headlamps to 4300K HIDS...

Oh, the fogs are 4300K too. They look classy.
These fogs are eBay factory replacement lamps made by Eagle. I highly recommend them. I will aim them up a little higher tomorrow. Its raining pretty bad here and I don't wanna get soaked. Currently, they're aimed rather downward. I like my fogs to aim almost parallel with the ground and function more as driving lamps that augment my vision...

Wow. The difference in incredible. I highly recommend it.

PS: Nobody has flashed me or anything on my first cruise with them. The cut-off on the factory reflector housings are above par and do not scatter anywhere near as much as most.

tim75901

How long did it take you to install them and put the car back together?

nacademus

I took my time... drank a couple beers. About 3 hours, but I could do it again in probably an hour and a half. I made my own harnesses and wrapped them and heatshrink-ed all connections and exposures.

I spent about 20 minutes thinking about how and where I wanted to run my relay. I recommend that you wrap a small flathead screw driver in electrical tape to use as a prying tool on the fascia spurs when you take it off.

All the tools I needed were 10mm on a 3/8" ratchet with 3" extension for the headlamp retainers and battery detent. An end-driver with 7mm socket for the 6 fascia screws (2 inward of the headlamps, and two in the fenderwells). A pair of needle-nose pliers to pry the plastic rivets out. Wire crimpers, stripper, and soldering iron and solder-with various connector.


Oh, and a beautiful girlfriend to pass the time and ask cute questions...

tim75901

Thanks for the advice. Is it important to use a relay if i use the wiring from one of the parking lights?

nacademus

Absolutely. The wiring for the parking lamp didn't appear to be robust enough to handle the potential 30A that 2 HID ballasts generate upon cold start. Also, I put a fuseable link in series nearly right off the battery. It is a 30A type.

I simply used the lamp circuit as a trigger to trip the relay and arm the custom circuit I made for the fogs.

I used a couple trailer pigtails like these:

to make some weatherproof connectors for either side of the fog harness so that I can swap out a bad HID kit if I must later on down the road.

I also grounded the relay and the harness for my fog to my horn bracket. My positive lead came directly from the PDC under the hood-the MAIN positive lead. From there, a 30A fuseable, then to one side of the relay. The other side lead to the HID harness.

sleeper

Nice Job, those babies are Bright !!!

nacademus

THANKS! Heck yes they are! I still need to adjust them to where I'm happy. They really do a lot for the look of the vehicle, too. I have found a greater appreciation for it since I've done this. The only thing I would change if I COULD would be to have gotten a panel instead.

sleeper

I know I use my fogs plenty..But mine are only stock brightness. Still lights up the road, as I have em adjusted as you have described..

& I agree they do add a lot to the look !!!

nacademus

Do I simply pull the DRL fuse? Or, could Ijust make another harness to trip a relay so it won't matter anymore?

nacademus

Anyone?