sjlex

I finally found the write-up for the foglights with parking lights but noticed that they're wired with a switch/relay. On my wrx all i had to do was run a wire from one fuse to another to another. Has anyone done this without the relay/switch? I just want them to come on with the parking/headlights, i don't need the switch.

deejay

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It's possible, but it's like half-assing it. You don't need a switch, but it should have a relay at least. You would be increasing the load on your electrical system for something it was not designed for, although not uncommon.

I just wouldn't be jumping fuses.

JeffTsai

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You need to wire in a relay. If not, you will blow out the fuse or melt the wiring. The parking light is a 194 bulb that uses about 5w. The wiring harness was not made to sustain the 55-60w of a 9006 halogen bulb.

You can try it if you really want to. I garuantee the first thing that will happen is that the factory rated fuse that's in there will blow. Then you can change the fuse to a higher amperage one. The fogs will work for about a minute or two and then you will start to smell some burning plastic. Then soon afterwards the lights will stop working permanently until you repalce the wires in the harness

skaiyun

jeff, your writeup sounds like it comes from experience? haha

pingu

I doubt he would do something as foolish as that.

sjlex

I don't know how foolish it is when its been done on subarus, mine for 3 years without problems. However i do think there was more to it besides the wire from one fuse to another. Oh well, i'll try the write-up.