Do It yourself factory Fogs
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Joined: 01-02-2008
Posts: 1,529
From: Nashville, TN
Yes. I did mine just recently and although I am pretty handy with stuff like this, I believe the process is easy and straight forward. The plugs pop out, the lights snap in, running the wires is simple and the How-To shows you exactly how to wire them up. It really is easy. Do it in the daylight and give yourself an hour to 90 minutes to complete and don't rush.
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Joined: 02-15-2010
Posts: 1,706
From: Minneapolis, MN
Yes. I did mine just recently and although I am pretty handy with stuff like this, I believe the process is easy and straight forward. The plugs pop out, the lights snap in, running the wires is simple and the How-To shows you exactly how to wire them up. It really is easy. Do it in the daylight and give yourself an hour to 90 minutes to complete and don't rush.
New Member
Joined: 08-20-2010
Posts: 22
From: florida
Where is the OEM location for the switch? (pic?)
Is it next to the dimmer wheel and traction control button?
I do not see a cover or plug where a switch would go, so am I correct in thinking the panel which holds the dimmer and tc needs to be changed?
'10 1LT
Is it next to the dimmer wheel and traction control button?
I do not see a cover or plug where a switch would go, so am I correct in thinking the panel which holds the dimmer and tc needs to be changed?
'10 1LT
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Joined: 05-22-2010
Posts: 581
From: Puckett, Mississippi
That is correct. I pulled my waterfall to work on the stereo and looking from the rear, there is a provision for the fog switch, but nothing "removable" showing on the front. Assuming that the factory switch is round, you could drill it with a 'stepper' bit up to the size you need then use the mount that is in place already on the back of the waterfall.
New Member
Joined: 08-20-2010
Posts: 22
From: florida
That is correct. I pulled my waterfall to work on the stereo and looking from the rear, there is a provision for the fog switch, but nothing "removable" showing on the front. Assuming that the factory switch is round, you could drill it with a 'stepper' bit up to the size you need then use the mount that is in place already on the back of the waterfall.
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Joined: 09-10-2010
Posts: 904
From: Cleveland, Ohio
The hole size on the waterfall is 20mm, or 13/16th. I found it incredibly easy to use a spade bit, drilling from the back to the front. It works absolutely perfectly.
Here is mine.
Again, this is exactly the same size as the TC hole on the waterfall, and makes the new factory fog switch look discernible from an original option.
Here is mine.
Again, this is exactly the same size as the TC hole on the waterfall, and makes the new factory fog switch look discernible from an original option.
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Joined: 12-29-2010
Posts: 48
From: lockport.ny
fog lights
my lt did not come with f. lights either. took water fall off and seen i did have a plug for them. got it at dealer for 13.45. took the splash panel off behind where the should go and found the wires were there for them. went to amazon.com and found a pair of lights new for 100.90 total including shippin to ny from cal. dealer wanted that much for 1. now my ? because the wiring is inplace what do i have to do next after lights are installed and plugged in?
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Joined: 03-08-2009
Posts: 155
From: Lower Slower Delaware
I just scored a pair of F/L's and factory switch for $75 locally. NIB, guy never got around to installing them, then sold his HHR last year.
Right now this the most important thread on the forum. Thanks to all who posted information.
Right now this the most important thread on the forum. Thanks to all who posted information.
