Question about fog light wiring.

sselemit · 06-20-2013, 09:18 PM

Hi, so I modded my fog light with 7443 socket. I also want the F1 style in reverse. I have read through every posts related to "fog light" and still have a bit of uncertainty. Anyhow, will the below wiring work? If so, what would happen when I apply break during reverse? (like, would the light turn solid or keep blinking?) Is it necessary to use a relay? Thank you in advance.

P.S. please excuse my "noob-ness"

SouthArk370Z · 06-20-2013, 09:46 PM

The high filament will be on whenever the brake light is on. It will blink when in reverse until you hit the brakes, then it will go "solid."

If you will use an LED version of the 7443, a relay should not be necessary.

sselemit · 06-21-2013, 03:04 AM

Thanks, that clears things up a bit.

Why the above wiring wouldn't work with the incandescent bulb? As far as I know, the relay just switches the circuit when received signal.

DEpointfive0 · 06-21-2013, 04:02 AM

I like the schematic!

And sub'd for later use

zexxtacy · 08-16-2013, 11:32 AM

Hey do you have a link to where you bought the fog light?
I can't seem to find a fog light that is dual filament or 7443 socket so when I have my head lights on the fog light is on and when I brake the fog light gets brighter

06-20-2013, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
sselemit Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 58 Drives: '10 Z34 Blue 7AT NAV Rep Power: 14	Question about fog light wiring. Hi, so I modded my fog light with 7443 socket. I also want the F1 style in reverse. I have read through every posts related to "fog light" and still have a bit of uncertainty. Anyhow, will the below wiring work? If so, what would happen when I apply break during reverse? (like, would the light turn solid or keep blinking?) Is it necessary to use a relay? Thank you in advance. P.S. please excuse my "noob-ness" Last edited by sselemit; 06-21-2013 at 05:05 AM.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	The high filament will be on whenever the brake light is on. It will blink when in reverse until you hit the brakes, then it will go "solid." If you will use an LED version of the 7443, a relay should not be necessary. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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06-21-2013, 03:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
sselemit Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 58 Drives: '10 Z34 Blue 7AT NAV Rep Power: 14	Thanks, that clears things up a bit. Why the above wiring wouldn't work with the incandescent bulb? As far as I know, the relay just switches the circuit when received signal.

08-16-2013, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
zexxtacy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: san diego Posts: 28 Drives: 12 370z 6MT BSilver Rep Power: 11	Hey do you have a link to where you bought the fog light? I can't seem to find a fog light that is dual filament or 7443 socket so when I have my head lights on the fog light is on and when I brake the fog light gets brighter