DIY: of complete FOG LAMP install

kielbasa16 · 03-20-2010, 04:48 PM

Found the answer in another thread. That search function is a doozy eh?

simota1 · 03-20-2010, 04:50 PM

indeed it is lol

Minicobra1 · 03-21-2010, 05:12 PM

Ok, I got my light in, bolts were a pain, went down to Home depot and purchased a pen type Bernzomatic torch $7.95 and fluid $2.99. Heated them up for about 10 sec. and they came right off. Have to be careful not to go to long because I melted the housing a bit on one side.

I've decided to just do the 4th brake light for now, I have the factory harness going to the dummy box, can someone tell me what would be the easiest way to make this work? Should I just bypass that and go to the tail light "green" wires and then ground the black, or is it easier to tap in higher up by the trunk firewall ? I've read through the entire thread, but I'm still not clear what would be the best way to go about it. Like I said, I do have the wiring harness going to the dummy box, so................

thanks

CBRich · 03-21-2010, 05:26 PM

Skip the dummy box. Run both wires into the trunk through the plug on the driver's side. It pops right out. From there you are right at the grounding point and the green brake wire is in the loom.

Minicobra1 · 03-21-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

Skip the dummy box. Run both wires into the trunk through the plug on the driver's side. It pops right out. From there you are right at the grounding point and the green brake wire is in the loom.

Ok, thanks

I'll give it a shot, I got most stuff out of the trunk, but I'm not seeing the plug on the drivers side yet, I guess I need to remove the jack tray, etc.

CBRich · 03-21-2010, 07:47 PM

Yep. It's right underneath the jack tray by the driver's tail light. Here is a picture of the plug removed and the wires exposed. You can also see the grounding point in the upper left of the picture.

Minicobra1 · 03-21-2010, 08:53 PM

Thanks CB

Got it all hooked up, have a 4th brake light now

I'll probably ad the relay to do the flashing and reverse, but I'm good for the moment.

kdo370z · 03-21-2010, 08:57 PM

Do I need to disconnect the battery just for this simple mod?

CBRich · 03-21-2010, 09:08 PM

Anytime you do electrical work and splice wires it's a good idea to unplug the battery.

Minicobra1 · 03-21-2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

Anytime you do electrical work and splice wires it's a good idea to unplug the battery.

oooops!!

simota1 · 03-21-2010, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

oooops!!

X2 lol ooops

CBRich · 03-22-2010, 04:20 AM

Most of the wires back there to the tails have no power when the car is off so you're usually fine. It's just a better safe than sorry kind of thing.

kielbasa16 · 03-22-2010, 10:16 PM

Sorry its been delayed a bit, but here are some pics of my fog light install from Saturday. I actually did some of the work despite the fact that only my girl appears in the pictures! This isnt a DIY just some pictures.

Nissan 370Z Forum - kielbasa16's Album: Fog Light Install

Also check out my 370Z & GTI album from the same day. My buddy came through to do a rear wiper delete and put on some polished chrome body pieces.

CBRich · 04-18-2010, 09:18 AM

I posted a very simple way to remove that dummy fog somewhere. Before you even mess with the nuts you take your dremel cutting wheel and put a small slit in the stud. Now put your ratcheting wrench on the bolt and a flathead in your slit. Hold the flat head tight and start cranking.

asaadkharsa · 03-11-2017, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

I posted a very simple way to remove that dummy fog somewhere. Before you even mess with the nuts you take your dremel cutting wheel and put a small slit in the stud. Now put your ratcheting wrench on the bolt and a flathead in your slit. Hold the flat head tight and start cranking.

i don't have same screw what i have to do?

03-20-2010, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 407	indeed it is lol __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

03-21-2010, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 646	Ok, I got my light in, bolts were a pain, went down to Home depot and purchased a pen type Bernzomatic torch $7.95 and fluid $2.99. Heated them up for about 10 sec. and they came right off. Have to be careful not to go to long because I melted the housing a bit on one side. I've decided to just do the 4th brake light for now, I have the factory harness going to the dummy box, can someone tell me what would be the easiest way to make this work? Should I just bypass that and go to the tail light "green" wires and then ground the black, or is it easier to tap in higher up by the trunk firewall ? I've read through the entire thread, but I'm still not clear what would be the best way to go about it. Like I said, I do have the wiring harness going to the dummy box, so................ thanks __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

03-21-2010, 08:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 646	Thanks CB Got it all hooked up, have a 4th brake light now I'll probably ad the relay to do the flashing and reverse, but I'm good for the moment. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

04-18-2010, 09:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	I posted a very simple way to remove that dummy fog somewhere. Before you even mess with the nuts you take your dremel cutting wheel and put a small slit in the stud. Now put your ratcheting wrench on the bolt and a flathead in your slit. Hold the flat head tight and start cranking. Last edited by CBRich; 04-18-2010 at 09:26 AM.

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03-20-2010, 04:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 19	Found the answer in another thread. That search function is a doozy eh?

03-21-2010, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Skip the dummy box. Run both wires into the trunk through the plug on the driver's side. It pops right out. From there you are right at the grounding point and the green brake wire is in the loom.

03-21-2010, 07:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Yep. It's right underneath the jack tray by the driver's tail light. Here is a picture of the plug removed and the wires exposed. You can also see the grounding point in the upper left of the picture.

03-21-2010, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
kdo370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Corona Posts: 4 Drives: 370z Touring M6 Rep Power: 17	Do I need to disconnect the battery just for this simple mod?

03-21-2010, 09:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Anytime you do electrical work and splice wires it's a good idea to unplug the battery.

03-22-2010, 04:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Most of the wires back there to the tails have no power when the car is off so you're usually fine. It's just a better safe than sorry kind of thing.

03-22-2010, 10:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 19	Sorry its been delayed a bit, but here are some pics of my fog light install from Saturday. I actually did some of the work despite the fact that only my girl appears in the pictures! This isnt a DIY just some pictures. Nissan 370Z Forum - kielbasa16's Album: Fog Light Install Also check out my 370Z & GTI album from the same day. My buddy came through to do a rear wiper delete and put on some polished chrome body pieces.

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