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GoldenGlow
08-27-2002, 01:18 PM
Has anyone tried this or does anyone know how to...I want the Fogs to be able to come on when I have only my parking lights on ( aside from the regular way)...any suggestions???

wu343
08-27-2002, 02:07 PM
you will have to wire the turn-on lead to the parking light switch in the steering column. I think that might do it. What kind of fog lights are they?

2k2civicSi
08-27-2002, 02:27 PM
i thought the fogs have there own switch

Busta J
08-27-2002, 03:21 PM
Originally posted by 2k2civicSi
i thought the fogs have there own switch

The switch is like the cruise control... its either always on or always off. The fog lights only "turn on" when the headlights are turned on.

DynaSpeed
08-27-2002, 03:40 PM
The fog lights only "turn on" when the headlights are turned on. Not entirely true. Just splice the 'hot' into the parking lead. Quite simple. I gave a link on a 'how-to' on another thread in the forum (on a different car, but same principle). Try a search if you're interested.

GoldenGlow
08-27-2002, 05:21 PM
Thanks guys...I have the Factory Fog lamps....I had them put in at the dealership...I will have to figure out which is the "hot" wire...

Brew Bros
08-28-2002, 07:33 AM
Yea, I'm in the same position as Golden Glow, but I would need some step by step!! I am new at messing with this stuff!!:confused:

2K2SilverSi
08-29-2002, 10:54 AM
the hot wire is known as the positive wire. It is usually red, white or some similar color. The ground wire will usually have an earth tone to it or a stripe with an earth tone (i.e. black green brown etc.)