Fog Lights on Without Headlights?
#1
10-01-2008, 06:10 AM
Fog Lights on Without Headlights?
Has anybody figured out a way to turn on the fog lights without turning on the headlights? I'd like to use the fogs as an occasional daytime running light or as a parking light at dusk.
#2
10-01-2008, 09:26 AM
I'm also intrested in this also.
the fogs only turn on when headlights are on.
so to make them turn on when parking lights
or nothing is on would be great.
anyone?
#3
10-01-2008, 11:12 AM
I had the link bookmarked... it was on this forum under lighting... But I think that was for 08, but similar theory should apply... Now the thread is gone!!! The whole lighting forum is gone!!! Will update when I find it...
SOrry.. I was stupid... here is the link = https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/show...?t=5845&page=9
here is the original Write up (Credit to J5five)=
1. Ground the fog light relay
Grounding the fog relay is easy. Go to the fog relay (bottom-right relay in the underdash relay/fuse panel), and cut the red/white wire. Then take the wire coming from the relay side, and connect that to ground. Finally, tape off the other end of the wire you cut.
2. Powering the fog light switch
Remove the top steering column cover and disconnect the 16-pin harness from the headlight switch. Look for the red/yellow wire and cut it. Then, connect a long piece of wire to the end coming from the harness, and run that wire down to the underdash fusebox. Once there, connect the wire to a spare fuse slot that is ignition switched. Then plug your 16-pin harness back into the headlight switch. And your fog light circuit is now completely independent from the rest of the lighting circuit, and should operate whenever you have your ignition on.
2a. Alternate location for powering the fog light switch
The above method will let you turn on your fog lights ANYTIME the ignition is on without having any other lights being on. If you want your fog lights to operate more light Euro-spec cars, with the fog being able to turn on only if the parking lights/taillights are on at least, then instead of using the #24 slot for power, tap into the #22 fuse, which is the one that powers the dash lights, front parking lights, gauge lights, license plate lights, and taillights. (Note: This method makes the circuit identical to the online manual for E-spec Fit, but no one on FitFreak has confirmed its operation)
And here's the link to the post I made in the FitFreak thread on this topic. Scroll down a few posts from my instructions and you'll find Leonine's pictured instructions on how to complete part #2 of my instructions (just don't forget to do part #1 as well), as well as pictures of the results; One of which I borrowed and posted here on my blog. Thanks Leonine for being my tester!
please let us know if you can convert it to the 09s... Thanks!
SOrry.. I was stupid... here is the link = https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/show...?t=5845&page=9
here is the original Write up (Credit to J5five)=
1. Ground the fog light relay
Grounding the fog relay is easy. Go to the fog relay (bottom-right relay in the underdash relay/fuse panel), and cut the red/white wire. Then take the wire coming from the relay side, and connect that to ground. Finally, tape off the other end of the wire you cut.
2. Powering the fog light switch
Remove the top steering column cover and disconnect the 16-pin harness from the headlight switch. Look for the red/yellow wire and cut it. Then, connect a long piece of wire to the end coming from the harness, and run that wire down to the underdash fusebox. Once there, connect the wire to a spare fuse slot that is ignition switched. Then plug your 16-pin harness back into the headlight switch. And your fog light circuit is now completely independent from the rest of the lighting circuit, and should operate whenever you have your ignition on.
2a. Alternate location for powering the fog light switch
The above method will let you turn on your fog lights ANYTIME the ignition is on without having any other lights being on. If you want your fog lights to operate more light Euro-spec cars, with the fog being able to turn on only if the parking lights/taillights are on at least, then instead of using the #24 slot for power, tap into the #22 fuse, which is the one that powers the dash lights, front parking lights, gauge lights, license plate lights, and taillights. (Note: This method makes the circuit identical to the online manual for E-spec Fit, but no one on FitFreak has confirmed its operation)
And here's the link to the post I made in the FitFreak thread on this topic. Scroll down a few posts from my instructions and you'll find Leonine's pictured instructions on how to complete part #2 of my instructions (just don't forget to do part #1 as well), as well as pictures of the results; One of which I borrowed and posted here on my blog. Thanks Leonine for being my tester!
please let us know if you can convert it to the 09s... Thanks!
Last edited by ArdentAzn; 10-01-2008 at 11:29 AM.
#4
10-01-2008, 05:30 PM
^^ Seems like quite a bit of work. Maybe when I am out of warranty or after I have a few rattles, I'll attempt this. I'm a little nervous to remove the steering column cover and cutting wires. Thanks for the info, though. Great stuff.
#7
10-12-2008, 09:59 PM
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.... I think I will be.. since I`ll have the FIt in a wiring nighmare for the 1st week or two after I get it
#8
10-12-2008, 10:10 PM
lol
yeah you will
good luck with all that alsoi can't wait to see pics.
please make sure you do DIY's for all of that
also take before and after pics
#9
10-12-2008, 10:12 PM
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Trust me .... I have about 3~4 DYI`s I have planed.... and they will all have before and after pic`s...
#16
01-04-2009, 10:27 PM
If we can figure out where to find installation instructions for 09 fogs I think I can figure it out. I have crystal Ion fogs from my DC5 with the JDM harness that works with the parking lights, I wonder if I can just swap out the harness, I'm going to install the housing, looks the same and uses an H11 bulb.
#17
01-04-2009, 10:35 PM
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Location: San Diego, CA
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01-04-2009, 10:43 PM
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