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Jowe 09-22-2009 08:10 AM

Question about fog light for the guys with the factory fog light from Canada/Europe
 
What is the color of the indication light for the fog light on the dashboard?

CAN-ZED 09-22-2009 09:22 AM

it is yellow

Jowe 09-22-2009 08:14 PM

Thank you very much

Puma0183 09-24-2009 07:20 PM

could you post some pics of the actual fog lights of the Z
I can'r imagine how they look.

Thanks

nogoodname 09-24-2009 07:32 PM

you whats weird..... i just saw a Z here... and we couldnt get the fog on....


i think Canadians just get a reflector in there...lol


so Euro = fog
CDN = reflector
US = black piece of plastic

Snakes709 09-24-2009 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puma0183 (Post 211695)
could you post some pics of the actual fog lights of the Z
I can'r imagine how they look.

Thanks

ill take some pics now, gimme a few mins

nogoodname 09-24-2009 10:35 PM

take pics on how to turn the darn thing on.....lol

Snakes709 09-24-2009 10:55 PM

sorry it was yellow. Only ever had the light on once, we dont get fog at all in edmonton. Heres some pictures (sorry i didnt take one of the control to turn it on. If you have factory fog light, the control is right beside the control to turn your lights on (the lever that controls your turn signals, hi-beams and low-beams)

Lights off
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p...9/IMG_0065.jpg

Lights on
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p...9/IMG_0076.jpg
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p...9/IMG_0077.jpg

Getting use to a new camera so here is a messed up but cool looking picture
http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p...9/IMG_0071.jpg

Jowe 09-24-2009 10:58 PM

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I'm confused now, guys look at the picture, tell me what's the color of the fog light symbol when you turn on the rear fog light.

Jowe 09-24-2009 10:59 PM

Ok, nevermind my last post. I also uploaded the wrong picture.

Snakes709 09-24-2009 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jowe (Post 212077)
I'm confused now, guys look at the picture, tell me what's the color of the fog light symbol when you turn on the rear fog light.

its yellow...i thought it was green but i was wrong.

Jowe 09-24-2009 11:05 PM

[QUOTE=Snakes709;212072]sorry it was yellow. Only ever had the light on once, we dont get fog at all in edmonton. Heres some pictures (sorry i didnt take one of the control to turn it on. If you have factory fog light, the control is right beside the control to turn your lights on (the lever that controls your turn signals, hi-beams and low-beams)

Does your fog light switch returns to the OFF position automatically when you turn ON the fog light?

Jowe 09-24-2009 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakes709 (Post 212081)
its yellow...i thought it was green but i was wrong.

Thanks Snakes709 for showing us the pictures.

Snakes709 09-24-2009 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jowe (Post 212088)
Does your fog light switch returns to the OFF position automatically when you turn ON the fog light?

cant remember..lol. I think it does because when i just turned my car/lights off i didnt have to hit the fog light switch, so im going to say yes.

Jowe 09-24-2009 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snakes709 (Post 212091)
cant remember..lol. I think it does because when i just turned my car/lights off i didnt have to hit the fog light switch, so im going to say yes.

Ok, thanks I appreciated.

joeyz10 09-25-2009 12:33 AM

Hey Jowe are you trying to install the OEM including replacing the stalk for the switch?

Jowe 09-25-2009 07:49 AM

Yes, I did already. I'm just trying to install the yellow LED for the indication light. I install the fog light, wired everything like factory and installed the factory switch, but since there is no LED for the fog light at the gauge I have to install one myself, and just needed to know the color.

dcrew1x 09-25-2009 09:50 AM

Post up a DIY with some pics! :icon17:

Jowe 09-25-2009 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcrew1x (Post 212328)
Post up a DIY with some pics! :icon17:

I'm sorry I did this about 3 months ago and I didn't take any pictures, and it would take me a long time to explain all the work I did, and I don't have that kind of time right now, sorry guys, but maybe I can do it later.

joeyz10 09-25-2009 09:57 PM

hey dcrew are you thinking of replacing your rear foglights as well? I just ordered mine from theztore but still looking for someone who can install this thing and now I think it is proven by Jowe that we can replace the stalk with a european stalk for the fog,light switch.

dcrew1x 09-25-2009 10:14 PM

Yeah I've been looking to replace the fog lamp for quite some time now actually.

I just haven't decided on how I want to go at it.

I bought this switch originally so I can turn it on / off and have it automatically shut off when I turn the ignition off by connecting it to the ignition/accessory wire.

This is the factory leather heated seat warmer switch:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...x/DSC01720.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...x/DSC01719.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...x/DSC01718.jpg

But I would rather have a cleaner look by installing the fog light / head light stalk. I'm still looking into it and seeing if I can purchase this part as well as the LED behind the guage cluster.

The installation might be more of a hassle than it's worth but for now I'm just gonna be patient.

joeyz10 09-25-2009 11:41 PM

I remembered one of the guys on this forum did that kind of a swithc . I think his forum name is Nash. It actually does not look bad at all if you use the seat heater switch but I do understand that the other way ( stalk ) is way better. I asked Jowe where he purchased the stalk and how difficult the installation was. Hopefully he will get back soon. Did you buy your fog light yet? I just ordered mine yesterday so hopefully it will arrive soon. Hey which part of socal are you?

nogoodname 09-25-2009 11:49 PM

since u r in cali, order the stalk from a dealership in Vancouver then

joeyz10 09-26-2009 12:33 AM

Thanks nogoodname. Just want to know if our US Spec has tthe wirings ready to go inside the steering.

dcrew1x 09-26-2009 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyz10 (Post 213520)
I remembered one of the guys on this forum did that kind of a swithc . I think his forum name is Nash. It actually does not look bad at all if you use the seat heater switch but I do understand that the other way ( stalk ) is way better. I asked Jowe where he purchased the stalk and how difficult the installation was. Hopefully he will get back soon. Did you buy your fog light yet? I just ordered mine yesterday so hopefully it will arrive soon. Hey which part of socal are you?

I ordered the fog light a while back from the Z store (august 7, 2009) and still haven't received it so I ended up cancelling the order. :shakes head:

If I can get the stalk I'll go ahead and purchase the fog light from another vendor and get it installed.

I guess we need a yellow LED as well for the instrument panel?

BTW, I'm from the Orange County area; Hometown of Sublime - Garden Grove
:p:icon17:

joeyz10 09-26-2009 01:44 PM

well I got an email from the Ztore that they will be shipping my order today so we will see. Yes I agree with you on that plan that if it is hard to get the stalk then i will just use the heated switch also. Are you planning to mod your headlights? like LEDs?

dcrew1x 09-26-2009 02:12 PM

I'd like to but I don't feel like shipping out my headlights since my 370z is my daily driver.

I'd rather stop by a local shop either in Georgia or California when I come back and get it done.

I heard Lou@amplified can do these so that's an option in CA.

I was also thinking about asking a few members, maybe caravanshanka (he's done his own headlight modding) if he could help me with it if I stop by Texas or any other place along the way from Georgia to California to get this done.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-blackout.html

I'm surprised you got your foglight from them. I guess they have it in stock now. A simple "out of stock" before you checkout an item goes a long way with customer service. Oh well.

Nogoodname mentioned calling up a nissan dealership in vancouver, Canada to get the stalk. Did you by chance get any contact info? Oh and did Jowe reply back to you?

Well anyways, good luck and post up any pics / DIY / suggestions you can.:icon17:

joeyz10 09-26-2009 09:39 PM

Jowe hasn't repleid back yet. I called a dealership in Vancouver way last March. I think i still have there number so i will try to find it. My only dilemma is the guy that will do my lights wants to know the exact dimension of the lights to make sure it will fit on his oven so i am still researching about this information. I called a dealership today and they don't have our light assembly on stock as I wanted to ask a favor fromthem if i can measure the dimensions. Do you have any idea?

dcrew1x 09-27-2009 12:50 PM

I don't know the exact dimensions but you should be able to at least measure the length without disassembly; add about 1-2 inches for anything extending past the headlights you can't visibly see.

As for the height ... dunno.

If you get the info or order the stalk from that vancouver nissan dealership, pass along the details ;)

Let me know how your headlight plans go as well as your foglight :tup:


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