Fog Lamp install with DIY harness question

wdkwang · 09-12-2012, 12:18 AM

I just want the fog lamp wired to the license plate lights, so it'll turn on when my lights are automatically turned on at night.
From what I gathered on simota1's photos in his DIY guide, I just need to get some red and black wire and link them together, after I snip off the harness off of the fog lamp. Is this correct? And how much wire do I need to get? Thank you

The included photo is what I'm assuming is what I need to do.

wdkwang · 09-12-2012, 12:18 AM

wdkwang · 09-12-2012, 01:07 AM

I took photos under the car and got even more confused. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to get the wires connected now. The harness that's already there is a dud according to what I've read from some posts. If the wire hose above the beam is the license plate light, then I don't know how I'm supposed to connect that cause it has no play to be tugged down.
I don't want to go the entire disassembly of the trunk panels if I can help it.

simota1 · 09-12-2012, 07:14 AM

dont worry about the dud man... just unplug it

and leave it unplugged...

your wiring diagram is correct man...

tapped the parking light and your all set.... just becareful when taking out the 10mm bolts man

and yes you can do all this with out taking out the panels....

Ubetit · 09-12-2012, 07:36 AM

looks like someone already messed with that area. Those spade plugs weren't on mine.

I'll also suggest when tapping the license plate wires that you don't use the bright 7440 bulb it comes with. It puts a strain on that circuit. Either move to leds or mod a 7443 bulb to use the 5 watt filament instead of the 25 watt filament.

simota1 · 09-12-2012, 07:49 AM

^^^ agreed.... i popped my bulb numerous times already.... switching to LED's next time it pops

wdkwang · 09-25-2012, 01:12 AM

how do you modify the fog lamp to take a different bulb? i don't have the lamp yet so i don't know how i'd go about opening it up. is it simply a twist out and pop in a new bulb deal, like with the headlights?
would this be a good match: 7443 LED Bulb - Dual Intensity 15 LED | LED Lights for Cars | 12v | Super Bright LEDs

DEpointfive0 · 09-25-2012, 01:17 AM

That'll work, but I suggest you get one that outputs light all around, not directional:

13-SMD 5050 LED White T20 7440 7443 992 Bulb Turn Signal Corner Light Lamp Car | eBay

Car Xenon White 68 SMD SMT LED T20 992 7440 7443 Light | eBay

Also, some people go with red LEDs because the white is TOO white and makes the light look almost pink

DEpointfive0 · 09-25-2012, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdkwang

how do you modify the fog lamp to take a different bulb? i don't have the lamp yet so i don't know how i'd go about opening it up. is it simply a twist out and pop in a new bulb deal, like with the headlights?

Yeah, twist out, you'll see, it's really easy

wdkwang · 09-29-2012, 03:48 PM

Awesome thanks guys. I'll look for a red led replacement when I get the fog lamp.

Bluerings · 03-02-2015, 01:02 AM

I cannot get the factory dummy fog light thing out,the 2 studs keeps spinning with the nut,can anyone help me out with this??? How do you get the thing off??? I gave up!
Thanks......

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wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	I took photos under the car and got even more confused. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to get the wires connected now. The harness that's already there is a dud according to what I've read from some posts. If the wire hose above the beam is the license plate light, then I don't know how I'm supposed to connect that cause it has no play to be tugged down. I don't want to go the entire disassembly of the trunk panels if I can help it. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

09-12-2012, 07:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	dont worry about the dud man... just unplug it and leave it unplugged... your wiring diagram is correct man... tapped the parking light and your all set.... just becareful when taking out the 10mm bolts man and yes you can do all this with out taking out the panels.... __________________ *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/*

09-12-2012, 07:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 13	looks like someone already messed with that area. Those spade plugs weren't on mine. I'll also suggest when tapping the license plate wires that you don't use the bright 7440 bulb it comes with. It puts a strain on that circuit. Either move to leds or mod a 7443 bulb to use the 5 watt filament instead of the 25 watt filament. Last edited by Ubetit; 09-13-2012 at 04:01 PM.

09-12-2012, 07:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	^^^ agreed.... i popped my bulb numerous times already.... switching to LED's next time it pops __________________ *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/*

09-25-2012, 01:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	how do you modify the fog lamp to take a different bulb? i don't have the lamp yet so i don't know how i'd go about opening it up. is it simply a twist out and pop in a new bulb deal, like with the headlights? would this be a good match: 7443 LED Bulb - Dual Intensity 15 LED \| LED Lights for Cars \| 12v \| Super Bright LEDs __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

09-25-2012, 01:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	That'll work, but I suggest you get one that outputs light all around, not directional: 13-SMD 5050 LED White T20 7440 7443 992 Bulb Turn Signal Corner Light Lamp Car \| eBay Car Xenon White 68 SMD SMT LED T20 992 7440 7443 Light \| eBay Also, some people go with red LEDs because the white is TOO white and makes the light look almost pink

09-29-2012, 03:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	Awesome thanks guys. I'll look for a red led replacement when I get the fog lamp. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

03-02-2015, 01:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bluerings Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 7 Drives: 14 370Z Touring Rep Power: 10	I cannot get the factory dummy fog light thing out,the 2 studs keeps spinning with the nut,can anyone help me out with this??? How do you get the thing off??? I gave up! Thanks......

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