maxhead

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Wiring Experts...I'm adding fog lights to a 99 GXE w/S&C package (so I have the OEM wiring already). I'm trying to save $$ and not buy a new OEM fog light kit. I found usedOEM fogs and the mounts for a good price. The stalk (to turn them on), and the relay aren't included in the deal. Here's my question.

I don't think I can use my current stalk (no fog light on/off switch on it). I believe the power on the fog light harness is fed by the "on" switch at the stalk (which I don't have). So I'm trying to figure out easiest ways to wire OEM fogs using as much of the OEM set-up as I can, considering I don't have the stalk (I don't want to stick a switch under my dash to turn them on if I don't have to.) Or do I just need to do all the wiring (power, ground, relay, etc.) from scratch?

Any suggestions?

Ramius83

Basically, in order to use the stock wiring, you still need a relay in the relay box. It is cheap and you can get it at any Autoparts place. As for the stalk itself, the only way to do it is to a)Get and OEM stalk at a junkyard for cheap or b)wire your own switch. What other options are you referring to other than these?

95maxima

i wired my fogs with a wiring kit from pilot, it has a push-button on and off switch, it doesn't look that out ofplace on my dash either.

maxhead

Where is it mounted on your dash? Is it in the space next to the dash light adjustment?

95maxima

yep, right next to the dimmer switch on the right-hand side of the steering wheel.

maxhead

Cool. Where can I get one? Did you order it online or just from the local auto parts store? Is there a part # or is it pretty generic?

95maxima

my brother bought for me (my B-day present) but i think you can get it at any autoparts store, he got mine at autozone.

Speebs

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It's really easy to add a switch using all of the stock wiring. All you need to do is splice into the wires that would normally be plugged into the foglight stalk. Just get yourself a switch and a few feet of wire, take off the steering column cover (top & bottom) and use T connectors to run the appropriate wires to your switch (I think it's the one with a brown connector at the end, but I don't remember). Sorry for the vague description but I'm in a big hurry at the moment. It's really easy to do and will cost you a few dollars at most.

Good Luck,


Doug

maxhead

Thanks Speebs and 95maxima, that's just what I was looking for. I figured it should be an easy way to use OEM wiring [b]AND[/b} make it look like it belongs on the dash.

I might actually be getting a stalk. I'll find out soon. If not, this set-up will be in by the weekend. Thanks again.