fog light mod
08-21-09, 06:26 PM
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fog light mod
hey i was reading through this diy
http://bananags.grantham-internation...GS_DIY/FOGMOD/
and it seemed a lil confusing. does any1 know a easier way to do this? thanks
http://bananags.grantham-internation...GS_DIY/FOGMOD/
and it seemed a lil confusing. does any1 know a easier way to do this? thanks
08-21-09, 07:37 PM
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Look for my 7 year old post in here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...igh-beams.html
Just needs a diode connected to two pins on the light switch. Takes 15 minutes and 25c.
I can't believe anyone would seriously do all that BS with power relays, and sounds like you can't either.
Worked for 7 years. Real simple and if you get the right diode you can make the the leads a tight fit in the back of the connector with no soldering just by using a small flat screwdriver.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...igh-beams.html
Just needs a diode connected to two pins on the light switch. Takes 15 minutes and 25c.
I can't believe anyone would seriously do all that BS with power relays, and sounds like you can't either.
Worked for 7 years. Real simple and if you get the right diode you can make the the leads a tight fit in the back of the connector with no soldering just by using a small flat screwdriver.
08-21-09, 11:21 PM
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If you actually bother to click on the hyperlink, you might find out.
Hint; words without a "s" at the end are singular as in "ONE". There only is one connector but then you would need to read. I even tell you about the 3 screwS and the pin numbers. I don't do brail.
Hint; words without a "s" at the end are singular as in "ONE". There only is one connector but then you would need to read. I even tell you about the 3 screwS and the pin numbers. I don't do brail.
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08-22-09, 02:41 AM
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Sorry no pictures and not too many specifics but this works:
Connect a 1 Amp diode between pin 14 (Red with Black strip) and pin 11 (Green with Black stripe) on the headlamp switch connector, with the + end of the diode connected to pin 14. To protect from installation mistakes put a 1 amp fuse in series with the diode. This grounds the fog relay when the headlight relay is grounded. Power comes to the existing 15A fog fuse directly from a 120A fuseable link so no fear of overload.
BEWARE; MISTAKES CAN MELT WIRES, OR CAUSE FIRES!
The connector is at the lower left of the steering wheel assembly. To remove plastic cover the wheel needs to be telescoped to max and the 3 screws removed, two hiding behind a straight-ahead steering wheel. The two halves are snapped together.
This works on my car (98 GS400 with no DLR lights) and should work on cars with DLR (Canadian, US 99+). Also works with all the combinations of switching states (auto off, auto on, flash etc. etc.) Fogs stay on with HIGH or low headlights, and off as before with parking lights. Great for twisty/hilly roads and country lanes. Not much use for straight highway driving.
Connect a 1 Amp diode between pin 14 (Red with Black strip) and pin 11 (Green with Black stripe) on the headlamp switch connector, with the + end of the diode connected to pin 14. To protect from installation mistakes put a 1 amp fuse in series with the diode. This grounds the fog relay when the headlight relay is grounded. Power comes to the existing 15A fog fuse directly from a 120A fuseable link so no fear of overload.
BEWARE; MISTAKES CAN MELT WIRES, OR CAUSE FIRES!
The connector is at the lower left of the steering wheel assembly. To remove plastic cover the wheel needs to be telescoped to max and the 3 screws removed, two hiding behind a straight-ahead steering wheel. The two halves are snapped together.
This works on my car (98 GS400 with no DLR lights) and should work on cars with DLR (Canadian, US 99+). Also works with all the combinations of switching states (auto off, auto on, flash etc. etc.) Fogs stay on with HIGH or low headlights, and off as before with parking lights. Great for twisty/hilly roads and country lanes. Not much use for straight highway driving.
08-28-09, 10:01 PM
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Look for my 7 year old post in here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...igh-beams.html
Just needs a diode connected to two pins on the light switch. Takes 15 minutes and 25c.
I can't believe anyone would seriously do all that BS with power relays, and sounds like you can't either.
Worked for 7 years. Real simple and if you get the right diode you can make the the leads a tight fit in the back of the connector with no soldering just by using a small flat screwdriver.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...igh-beams.html
Just needs a diode connected to two pins on the light switch. Takes 15 minutes and 25c.
I can't believe anyone would seriously do all that BS with power relays, and sounds like you can't either.
Worked for 7 years. Real simple and if you get the right diode you can make the the leads a tight fit in the back of the connector with no soldering just by using a small flat screwdriver.
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hey i was reading through this diy
http://bananags.grantham-internation...GS_DIY/FOGMOD/
and it seemed a lil confusing. does any1 know a easier way to do this? thanks
http://bananags.grantham-internation...GS_DIY/FOGMOD/
and it seemed a lil confusing. does any1 know a easier way to do this? thanks
I followed the instructions on bananags and I read it a few times before
I did the work. It's very easy and fast. (1 hour) Worked out perfect!
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