DIY - LED Tails w/ Rear Foglight on a GE8 Sport
 

This is a how-to on installing LED tails (aka JDM RS taillights) and wiring up the rear fog on a USDM/NA GE8 Sport. As far as I'm aware, LED tails with LHD rear fog are available from Taiwan, China and Germany...probably others but I didn't look. These instructions are for the USDM Sport model because they already come with front fogs and have a foglight switch on the combination light switch; so I can use the Base model accessory foglight harness+switch for a rear fog hookup. The countries that package the Fit with LED tails + rear fog use the foglight dial on combination switch as the rear fog and sell front fogs as accessories instead, refer to pic below.

2-way switch for Fits equipped with rear fog stock.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...g%20switch.jpg

4-way switch for Fits equipped with both front and rear fogs stock.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-B...%252520Fit.JPG


A) Parts & Tools
Honda Parts Needed:Other Parts Needed:Tools Needed:

The following are some pictures of the Honda parts mentioned above for buying reference:

33500-TF0-J01 Right LED taillight
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Sr...0/IMG_1215.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Sr...0/IMG_1221.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...0Taillight.JPG

33550-TF0-G01 Left LED taillight w/ LHD rear foglight (LED on the left, USDM/NA on the right)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Sr...0/IMG_1204.JPGhttp://lh4.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Sr...0/IMG_1297.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Sr...0/IMG_1211.JPGhttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Sr...0/IMG_1296.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...Rear%20Fog.JPG

33550-TF0-G51 Left LED taillight w/ LHD rear foglight (2012 non-RS or Hybrid)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a...it%252520s.jpg

08V31-SMA-0M035 Foglight switch
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...0/IMG_1472.JPG

08V31-TK6-10030 Foglight switch harness for base model
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...0/IMG_1469.JPG

39794-SDA-A05 Relay (package on the right)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...0/IMG_1471.JPG

04321-SH2-307 Connector (2P .090 F) & 04320-SP0-A00 Pigtail (0.5)
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...0/IMG_1492.JPG
If anyone (in the U.S.) wants a 04321-SH2-307 Connector & 2x 04320-SP0-A00 Pigtails, I have 4 extra sets I can ship @ $5+postage so that you don't have to buy a whole pack. These are the same connectors used for many Honda taillights, and interior lights for Hondas 1990+ (such as our Fit's reverse and cargo area lights).
:D

B) Swapping Taillights
I'm going to skip describing this since there are a bunch of DIYs on the forum covering the process.

If you get the part #'s I listed, they come with bulbs and sockets so it's plug-n-play. The LED taillights have bulbs in similar locations as the USDM/NA taillights so all the wires fit perfectly without the need to stretch like when using non-LED taillights.


C) Trim removal & wire routing
This section covers the steps on how to remove the interior trim pieces in order to run a single wire from the fuse box area to the rear fog. We only need to run one wire since the accessory fog harness supplies a switched positive while the ground for the rear fog can be tapped to the body. I'll cover this stuff in a bit more detail to help you guys prevent from damaging the trim pieces.

Cargo Floor
Rear Trim Panel (trunk hatch sill cover under where the spare tire tools sit)
Cargo Area Light
Cargo Area Side Trim Panel (Left)
Driver's Dashboard Undercover
Driver's Kick Panel
Front Door Sill Trim
Rear Door Sill Trim
B-pillar Lower Trim
Wires
Wire & Connect the Rear Foglight
When reinstalling panels, make sure the tabs on the panels sit flush along the body seam before pressing the inner seals back into place.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Ss...0/IMG_1421.JPG

D) Foglight switch harness install & wire tapping
This section covers how to install the foglight switch harness and where to tap the switch/relay control(+) signal from.

***Warning - It is recommended that you disconnect the battery before working on wiring. /Warning***

For the most part you can refer to these online instructions @http://www.handa-accessories.com/fit/09fog.pdf for steps #33-62 on pages 8-13. The deviations from these instructions are detailed below:
Once you're done, the bottom half of the MICU should look something like this.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...0/IMG_1532.JPG

Pop in the Switch, plug in everything, zip tie loose cables in place and test it out.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...0/IMG_1506.JPG

E) Completed pictures

Fog Switched Off
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...0/IMG_1518.JPG

Fog Switched On
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...0/IMG_1528.JPG

Parking Lights
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...%20parking.JPG

Parking Lights with Rear Fog on
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...king%2Bfog.JPG

Brake Lights
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...24%20brake.JPG

Brake Lights with Rear Fog on
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/Su...rake%2Bfog.JPG


Sources of parts:
Honda of Taiwan (新竹縣竹北市中華路636號) for Taillights
Larry Miller Honda of Hillsboro for the rest of the Honda parts
Norvac for electrical supplies

Zaltharas, Excellent!!! It might cost me more money, but I think this will look better than what I was going to do with the Piaa light. You guys are helping me out bigtime.
Thanks,

Mad props for the great DIY and lots of pictures.

looks good i like it

Would this work the same on my GD3, does anybody know? For sure the part #s are gonna be different...

I'm taking my Fit to Germany next year and a rear fog light is a must. So I'm trying to get as much information on this as possible.

Great job doing the write-up with all the pictures, this is very helpful!

Excellent write-up.

Does anyone know the part number for a Right LED tail light assembly with a fog light?

Would be nice to install one of those with the Left LED w/ fog. I'd just wire them as an extra brake lights.

Sorry, I'm not sure, I actually haven't payed much attention to the GD3 generation.

I don't have the part#, but I know you can get them in UK because LED tails with foglights on the right taillight come standard on the Jazz in UK. Extra brakelights would be a cool idea too. Do it!

thanks Zalthras! excellent write up!! thanks!

great write up!!!

Dope DIY write-up man.

Excellent work! :)

On the first pic (column switches behind paddle shifter) I noticed two foglamp indicators. One for front foglamp and the other for the rear foglamp. I don't know where the pic came from. Is it from your car?

If it is, how come you didn't use the switch on the column mounted switch? Or I could be mistaken and it is actually a switch for something else?

The reason I asked is because I recently installed those lamps on my car. I've searched the net but couldn't find exactly where the original rear foglamp switch is located. That 1st pic you posted is my only real clue! :o Thanks man.

Fit/Jazz combo switch w/ foglight dials
 

I showed the chinese fit picture in the original post to give an example of how other countries use the foglight dial on the combination switch as the rear fog switch. Since the US/Canada Sport model uses the dial for front fogs instead.


The Chinese Fit has a trim level that is packaged with both front and rear fogs, it uses this switch that has a 4 position dial for front and rear fog combinations:
http://auto.msn.com.cn/images/db/img...2DC3FAE8F8.jpg
(auto.msn.com.cn album)


Taiwan Fit/Jazz (possibly UK and Germany) use this switch with a rear fog dial:
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/6774/33936287.jpg
(from a thread in UK jazz club)


USDM/NA Fit Sport uses this one with a front fog dial:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zmQ79gHlrSg/St...%20mod%201.JPG
(my pic from this thread)


What does the combo switch in the Phillipines look like?

Thanks for the info man I really appreciate it.

The combo light in the Philippine Jazz looks the same as the Taiwanese switch you posted but without the rear foglight switch. It's pretty simple. The US version with the front foglamp switch is available here from the dealership but it is sold with the original front foglamps. What I have is the Taiwanese front foglamps with a push button switch included.

do they make that rear fog for gd3? I really need something like that because fog gets crazy in Central CA

Man... another awesome DIY! With the install, the pics you took, the editing and posting, you must have the patience of a brain surgeon! :p

Question... what is the switch to the left of the rear fog switch? (the far left switch) I may just wanna' fill those two empty voids next to the VSA on/off switch on my Fit too! :)

Thanks for the answer... and the incredibly thorough installs.

That switch comes with the optional ambient light kit, I have it wired up to turn on the white LED footwell lights without having to open a door. ;)

I've never heard of rear fog lights. Can anyone explain to me when you would use these?