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simota1

09-03-2010 10:22 PM

good info bro!!!! :tup:

ProfessorDave

11-22-2010 06:22 PM

OK, so I've read through this thread twice. There is so much great information. The problem is I have elementary electronic skills, and am looking for advice about a very specific application.

I recently ordered the EVO-R flashing fog light. It comes with two hot leads: one to make the light blink, the other to make the fog come on solid. I want to make the light blink when in reverse (pretty sure I know how to do that). I want to make the solid option switched.

So, my question is, do I need the fog light harness and switch for the solid option? Or is there a simpler solution (e.g, switch wired into access. power under center console, connected to fuse to hot lead)?

I have done some car wiring and can run and connect any kind of line or low voltage home wiring. But I'm confused about how to solve this, and would rather not spend the $ on the Z store harness if I don't have to.

Thanks!

ProfessorDave

11-25-2010 08:33 PM

(sorry for the double post)
OK, so I've refined my idea a bit. I've ordered the "synchronizer switch" which is the S-mode console switch to the upper right of the shifter (I do not have the sport package, so all I have there now is the blank). I plan to wire this switch to the EVO-R LED rear foglight. I will probably use the yellow accessory wire that runs in the bundle through the center console.

I need someone to tell me if I have this right: I will tap into the yellow wire, and run this first to an inline fuse (how much? 1 amp? 2 amps?), then to the switch. From the switch I will run a line back to the hot lead of the foglight.

Sound right?

ChrisSlicks

11-25-2010 09:19 PM

You can't use the S-mode switch because it is not latching, it is a momentary switch. Without a logic circuit you will need a latching switch.

ProfessorDave

11-26-2010 05:47 AM

Ah...OK, then plan B would be to use a second hazzard light switch. Would that work?

ChrisSlicks

11-26-2010 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave (Post 822315)

Ah...OK, then plan B would be to use a second hazzard light switch. Would that work?

Yes the hazzard switch would work. If you get both switches you might be able to pop the cover piece off the S-switch on put it on the hazzard switch.

ProfessorDave

11-26-2010 07:59 AM

:tup: Great idea. Thanks!:tiphat:

Baer383

11-26-2010 08:20 AM

If you wire it so it is a running light and brake light at the same time you would not need a switch plus you won't have to run wires all the way up to the front of the console.

I did this on mine works great.

ProfessorDave

11-26-2010 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383 (Post 822365)

Thanks for the suggestion, Baer383. I contemplated this option, but have been told that doing so may attract attention from the local law enforcement, and might fail me on my annual state safety inspection. The EVOR-R light has tow functions, so I will wire up the blinking lead directly to the reverse lights much in the same way you've wired to the brake lights.

I changed my order to get another hazzard switch instead of the s-mode switch. I also found out that at least one other forum member went with this option http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-r...fog-light.html Dang it! I thought I had an original idea for once!

I won't be getting to this install for at least a week, but will post pics when done!

ProfessorDave

11-29-2010 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by caneman88 (Post 430878)

It ends up behind the passenger side kick I cut the wire then added a power source switched to the orange wire added a switch under my dash and the fog works perfect.

Does the p-side kick just pull off? Oh, and are we talking about the soft pad that is on the center console, or the plastic cover near the passenger door/footwell? I haven't tried it yet, but plan on using the existing harness much in the same way you did.

Also, another post said the ground wire in that harness is "functional". Does that mean it is actually grounded someplace? The reason I ask is that I want to run two hot leads to the EVO-R fog light I'm getting, since it has two functions (one for blinking, one for solid). I'd like to use the "ground" wire in that harness for power if possible. The light has a ground (which I will connect to the grounding point in the trunk), and will ground the switch elsewhere.

Thanks!

370zHawaii

12-08-2010 03:21 PM

Bump, thanks to all who have contributed to this thread a lot of reading but Awesome information, I am installing the fog light today and want it to flash when braking. Where can I get a flasher, Radio Shack, City Mill?

LMBmikeZ

12-26-2010 02:46 PM

I have been reading through lots of DIY but have any of you found a way to wire the stock fog light into the brake lights so it gets brighter when the brakes are applied? I do understand that I would need to change the bulb in it, but has anyone else done this yet?

everyone is doing either EVO-r fog light and or the blinking for reverse, solid when just on. There is also peopel who have gone solid for the on position but then blinking when brakes applied. But I don't want it to blink while braking, I think that would just be asking to get pulled over around here..... but I don't know I should ask if that's illegal because if not I may just go that route!

simota1

12-26-2010 05:06 PM

i believe you would need a dual filament bulb and a plug that would match it and wire the brighter filment to when you hit the brakes it will light up.... did that make sense? :icon14:

jadeb0x

12-27-2010 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jadeb0x (Post 568572)

thanks for the info and diagrams, it made my install a lot easier. i installed mine as a 4th brake light with parking light feature, no flash. i did use male/female connectors so that if i wanted to add a flasher later it wouldn't be so hard to do.

anyhow, my extra tip... i used the tan 7443 harness end from the original Lexus IS300/Altezza brake light to obtain the low/high intensity (sourced from a junkyard). i had to shave the circumference of the harness down, and took out 2 of the locking prongs. it eventually sat snug and even locked into place within the light.

for wiring, i used the diagram that was previously provided here and of course i skipped over the flasher. hook up as follows:

nissan red wire - lexus green wire
nissan green wire - lexus green/white wire
nissan black wire - lexus white/black wire

as for the bolts, i didn't have any problem removing mine, just a little TLC with the removal. good luck with your installs and thanks again!

here's what i did to achieve that "brighter when brakes applied" look

LMBmikeZ

12-27-2010 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 867108)

i believe you would need a dual filament bulb and a plug that would match it and wire the brighter filment to when you hit the brakes it will light up.... did that make sense? :icon14:

yep:tiphat: that's exactly what I am thinking! I am just wondering if it has been done yet and tested so I can just do it quick with out coming up with my own solution!

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Originally Posted by jadeb0x (Post 867656)

here's what i did to achieve that "brighter when brakes applied" look

Thanks jadeb0x! sweet that looks like it should work thanks man!!!

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