DIY:REAR Fog Light install with New harness for US spec 370Z + Radar hardwire w/pics

SoCal 370Z · 02-06-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by neveucd

Hey so I'm a newb, and I have the harness/fog light from the Z-store, how do I wire it through the arm rest like you did, and then where does the positive wire tap into.....i.e. which one is accessory power (+)? Is it one of the wires tucked away at the bottom underneath the AC? I managed to follow the other DIY about getting the dash and radio off, but got stuck at the faceplate to the radio/ac....mine won't budge and I'm afraid I'll break it? I think I removed all the screws. Please help.

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CBRich · 02-06-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by neveucd

Hey so I'm a newb, and I have the harness/fog light from the Z-store, how do I wire it through the arm rest like you did, and then where does the positive wire tap into.....i.e. which one is accessory power (+)? Is it one of the wires tucked away at the bottom underneath the AC? I managed to follow the other DIY about getting the dash and radio off, but got stuck at the faceplate to the radio/ac....mine won't budge and I'm afraid I'll break it? I think I removed all the screws. Please help.

I took off the center console and tapped the yellow wire that goes to the cigarette lighter. It's accessory so it will only give power while the car is on. Also that system to the lighter is made for additional powered items so adding a light won't be an issue.

neveucd · 02-06-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

I took off the center console and tapped the yellow wire that goes to the cigarette lighter. It's accessory so it will only give power while the car is on. Also that system to the lighter is made for additional powered items so adding a light won't be an issue.

Lol you just made me realize there was a second cigarette lighter under the little plastic change thing. I was like oh shat look at that. All this time I thought the only one was under the glove, and would bitch everytime I had to change out devices. Hahaha thanks dude. I got it to work w/ you guys' help.

AK370Z · 02-27-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

me too

I want everything though

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Originally Posted by TARDCORE

AK could you PM the link to getting everything I need for the install. I cant find the harness or switch just lamp.

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Originally Posted by nextbesthing

I'd also like to know where I can get the harness/switch

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Originally Posted by 209Z

Pm me as well

I want to do everything.

Check your Private Message Inbox

. I'm VERY happy with mine. I used the fog light almost everyday during the snow/blizzard condition last few weeks.

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Originally Posted by neveucd

Lol you just made me realize there was a second cigarette lighter under the little plastic change thing. I was like oh shat look at that. All this time I thought the only one was under the glove, and would bitch everytime I had to change out devices. Hahaha thanks dude. I got it to work w/ you guys' help.

I'm glad it worked out for you. My installer (Matt) tapped into the Red accessory wire from the head unit.

chrishfic · 03-05-2010, 03:35 AM

I just installed my fog light and harness and it works great. Did u guys disconnect the battery before doing the install? I
asking because after I plugged my battery back up my windows have been acting up. Usually when u open n close the door the window moves down and then back up when you close the door. Now it goes down but doesn't go back up. So if I repeatedly open n close my door my window gets lower n lower. Help please.

schrute · 03-05-2010, 03:48 AM

Window Issue. Anyone else?

neveucd · 03-06-2010, 04:40 PM

Just search the forums for window reset and do what the first link says to reset. Whatever u do don't take it to the dealer like I did the first time and have them rip u off. Very easy fix.

scorpion90 · 03-26-2010, 08:44 AM

AK,
I bought this harness and am going to do the install myself but am a little confused on exactly where the hot lead was picked up in the dash board. Is there a red lead wire available in the dash or what? The picture isn't close enough for me to see exactly where the wire is picked up from. thanks as always a great jog

After reading the above posts, I just used the yellow and black wire to the second power outlet and put in a molex connector to attach the harness. Worked out well and looks just like AK's installation. By the way the relay used in my harness was Nissan part number 25230-7996A. The harness makes the install much simpler.

fairlady_Z · 04-04-2010, 12:23 PM

AK, can you also PM me where you got the harness/switch? THANKS!

banjo04072 · 04-05-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlady_Z

AK, can you also PM me where you got the harness/switch? THANKS!

Me too. I can find the light on their site but no switch or harness. Thanks!

CWofRR · 05-04-2010, 03:42 PM

whats the difference between the one you got and the jspec one?

Joka4411 · 05-09-2010, 12:32 AM

Nice job, but can anyone please tell me the reason for this fog like? i hope i wont have to drive backwards in the fog.

CBRich · 05-09-2010, 07:15 AM

It is a brighter light than the standard tails to help people see you on foggy or rainy days. It keeps you from getting rear ended.

TreeSemdyZee · 05-09-2010, 08:54 AM

Same reason as front fog lights. It sits low to be better visible in the fog and rain.

LunaZ · 05-14-2010, 06:56 AM

My only complaint with this setup is that there is no indication as to whether the light is on or off.
Other than that, I love how factory it looks.

03-05-2010, 03:48 AM	#66 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	Window Issue. Anyone else? __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails Last edited by schrute; 03-05-2010 at 03:53 AM.

03-26-2010, 08:44 AM	#68 (permalink)
scorpion90 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 75 Posts: 109 Drives: 370Z Base 7AT+Sports Rep Power: 283	AK, I bought this harness and am going to do the install myself but am a little confused on exactly where the hot lead was picked up in the dash board. Is there a red lead wire available in the dash or what? The picture isn't close enough for me to see exactly where the wire is picked up from. thanks as always a great jog After reading the above posts, I just used the yellow and black wire to the second power outlet and put in a molex connector to attach the harness. Worked out well and looks just like AK's installation. By the way the relay used in my harness was Nissan part number 25230-7996A. The harness makes the install much simpler. Last edited by scorpion90; 03-28-2010 at 12:31 PM.

05-04-2010, 03:42 PM	#71 (permalink)
CWofRR Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 116 Drives: herra slow Rep Power: 15	whats the difference between the one you got and the jspec one? __________________ IG impwks_wes

05-14-2010, 06:56 AM	#75 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	My only complaint with this setup is that there is no indication as to whether the light is on or off. Other than that, I love how factory it looks. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

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03-05-2010, 03:35 AM	#65 (permalink)
chrishfic Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 23 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I just installed my fog light and harness and it works great. Did u guys disconnect the battery before doing the install? I asking because after I plugged my battery back up my windows have been acting up. Usually when u open n close the door the window moves down and then back up when you close the door. Now it goes down but doesn't go back up. So if I repeatedly open n close my door my window gets lower n lower. Help please.

03-06-2010, 04:40 PM	#67 (permalink)
neveucd Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Age: 40 Posts: 457 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z TT Rep Power: 15	Just search the forums for window reset and do what the first link says to reset. Whatever u do don't take it to the dealer like I did the first time and have them rip u off. Very easy fix.

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fairlady_Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 77 Drives: 09 370Z Silver Sex Rep Power: 15	AK, can you also PM me where you got the harness/switch? THANKS!

05-09-2010, 12:32 AM	#72 (permalink)
Joka4411 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Md Posts: 131 Drives: 40th anniver 370Z Rep Power: 14	Nice job, but can anyone please tell me the reason for this fog like? i hope i wont have to drive backwards in the fog.

05-09-2010, 07:15 AM	#73 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	It is a brighter light than the standard tails to help people see you on foggy or rainy days. It keeps you from getting rear ended.

05-09-2010, 08:54 AM	#74 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Same reason as front fog lights. It sits low to be better visible in the fog and rain.