Fog Lights ONLY
02-05-14, 06:18 PM
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Fog Lights ONLY
I want to be able to turn on the fog lights only all by themselves.
Can somebody tell me how this can be done, step by step, or should I just take to a shop and have them do it?
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Czr =)
Can somebody tell me how this can be done, step by step, or should I just take to a shop and have them do it?
Thanks,
Czr =)
02-05-14, 06:32 PM
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I think I have a way, but too cold to mess with it. There is a rewire mod, but that is honestly too much a pain. Have to take the steering column cover off. When it warms up I will mod mine and see. I need to find a Lexus tech from Europe or Japan to find the service manual to confirm my fix.
The non US cars have them able to be on (seeing what I found betting that the parking lights STILL must be on),. but the the fogs won't then turn off when the high beams are turned on and won't turn off if parking lights are on.
It is crucial in heavy fog to have the headlights OFF and fog lights on only to see properly, but it is illegal to do that in the US. I think it is flat out wrong that the US has a law like that. The key is the get the headlights off so they won't glare in the fog.
But too, it is a rare find to find GOOD fog lights. Like Bosch 500's or Hella 550's.
The non US cars have them able to be on (seeing what I found betting that the parking lights STILL must be on),. but the the fogs won't then turn off when the high beams are turned on and won't turn off if parking lights are on.
It is crucial in heavy fog to have the headlights OFF and fog lights on only to see properly, but it is illegal to do that in the US. I think it is flat out wrong that the US has a law like that. The key is the get the headlights off so they won't glare in the fog.
But too, it is a rare find to find GOOD fog lights. Like Bosch 500's or Hella 550's.
02-05-14, 06:55 PM
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It works but it is not NEAR as simple as what I have in mind. Just need some good weather. Going to be -10F or so tomorrow morning. I don't do sub zero steering column work anymore. I have done it toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many times.
02-05-14, 08:05 PM
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I have to gather up the wiring schematic and get my column apart to show pictures on it. Problem is it is a hunch what is there, I can't see it to know for sure till I get it apart and test it. Don't want to take a chance on someone burning up a steering column if I am wrong!
When you look at the schematic, there is what appears as an external wire in the headlight switch that I think if grounded, I think will override the break to the relay to turn the fog lights off when high beams or parking lights are on. I think non US cars have this grounded. The high beam break switch is likely there on non US cars, but unused.
I have to find the schematic.
When you look at the schematic, there is what appears as an external wire in the headlight switch that I think if grounded, I think will override the break to the relay to turn the fog lights off when high beams or parking lights are on. I think non US cars have this grounded. The high beam break switch is likely there on non US cars, but unused.
I have to find the schematic.
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02-06-14, 04:26 AM
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Your are right, it "is" time consuming, however do it exactly how it is shown. Banana's mod has been in my gs for about 2 years...no issues. I would think Any fog light mod that is suppose to work "properly" is going to take you atleast an hour to complete. Banana's mod has it own harness and uses the factory relay. No fires mang!! we all got a buddy who almost burned his car down wiring up his 18 million watt system.. IMHO
02-06-14, 04:41 PM
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Hey thanks, Banana's looks like a great resource. I'm going to study the procedures very carefully and I really hope it's as simple as it looks. I would hate to *** anything up on my beautiful 2GS.
Wish me luck, I'll report back afterwards with details. I'll get to this project in a month or so, right now I'm tackling others mods including front spoiler lip and figuring out the lowest off-set wheels and best set of tires to buy and install. Wheels and tire combos are more complicated then you think, especially since I do NOT want to roll the fenders or mess with the suspension.
Czr =)
Wish me luck, I'll report back afterwards with details. I'll get to this project in a month or so, right now I'm tackling others mods including front spoiler lip and figuring out the lowest off-set wheels and best set of tires to buy and install. Wheels and tire combos are more complicated then you think, especially since I do NOT want to roll the fenders or mess with the suspension.
Czr =)
02-07-14, 11:51 PM
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you guys would be disappointed to know that I cheated.
I looked at that MOD one day about a year ago and I decided it was too damn cold to be playing around.
I just switched the HID ballast for the foglights to the normal headlight socket
and the foglight ballast to the normal headlight socket.
That way I could switch on the headlights (Now foglights) using the normal stalk switch.
and when I want headlights i put on the foglight switch
Backwards yes. But does the job? Yes. Only catch is you cant have the headlights on without the fogs.
BananaGS Diy is better overall, but I was lazy
I looked at that MOD one day about a year ago and I decided it was too damn cold to be playing around.
I just switched the HID ballast for the foglights to the normal headlight socket
and the foglight ballast to the normal headlight socket.
That way I could switch on the headlights (Now foglights) using the normal stalk switch.
and when I want headlights i put on the foglight switch
Backwards yes. But does the job? Yes. Only catch is you cant have the headlights on without the fogs.
BananaGS Diy is better overall, but I was lazy
